US Bridges

SR 3020 West Road over Over Lamson Run

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mckean Township · Structure no. 000000000016341

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,306
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3020 West Road over Over Lamson Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3020 West Road over Over Lamson Run in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 55 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,306 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,285 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 3020 West Road
CrossesOver Lamson Run
LocationMckean Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.99683, -80.15002
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,306 (2024)
Projected traffic5,285 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3020 West Road over Over Lamson Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 3020 West Road over Over Lamson Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3020 West Road over Over Lamson Run carry?

About 6,306 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3020 West Road over Over Lamson Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3020 West Road over Over Lamson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.