US Bridges

SR 2020 Drinker ST over Little Roaring Brook

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Dunmore Boro .2 M E I-81 · Structure no. 000000000020739

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,827
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 Drinker ST over Little Roaring Brook is a concrete slab carrying SR 2020 Drinker ST over Little Roaring Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 4,827 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,307 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2020 Drinker ST
CrossesLittle Roaring Brook
LocationDunmore Boro .2 M E I-81
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.41669, -75.60691
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,827 (2023)
Projected traffic8,307 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 Drinker ST over Little Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2020 Drinker ST over Little Roaring Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2020 Drinker ST over Little Roaring Brook carry?

About 4,827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 Drinker ST over Little Roaring Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 Drinker ST over Little Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.