US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Tunkhannock Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Tunkhnnck Twp .3M E TR 92 · Structure no. 000000000037077

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,292
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Tunkhannock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Tunkhannock Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 71 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 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 7,292 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,985 by 2032. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesTunkhannock Creek
LocationTunkhnnck Twp .3M E TR 92
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55705, -75.89444
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,292 (2023)
Projected traffic8,985 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

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 September 2023.

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

About 7,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.