US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Meshoppen Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Meshoppen Bo .1 W TR 267 · Structure no. 000000000037065

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,667
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Meshoppen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Meshoppen Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,667 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,895 by 2032. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesMeshoppen Creek
LocationMeshoppen Bo .1 W TR 267
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.6133, -76.0502
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,667 (2024)
Projected traffic6,895 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$766,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Meshoppen Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 over Meshoppen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0006 TR 6 over Meshoppen Creek carry?

About 5,667 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Meshoppen Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Meshoppen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.