US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Tunkhannock Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Tunkhanck Tp .1M W SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000037076

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,670
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Tunkhannock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Tunkhannock Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,670 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,912 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesTunkhannock Creek
LocationTunkhanck Tp .1M W SR1001
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55106, -75.91447
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,670 (2023)
Projected traffic13,912 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 over Tunkhannock 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 October 2023.

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

About 10,670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.