US Bridges

SR 3020 Linden ST over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton 813 E SR 3013 · Structure no. 000000000020783

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,902
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3020 Linden ST over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3020 Linden ST over Norfolk Southern RR in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 118 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 4,902 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,859 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3020 Linden ST
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationScranton 813 E SR 3013
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.4152, -75.67346
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,902 (2024)
Projected traffic9,859 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$179,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3020 Linden ST over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 3020 Linden ST over Norfolk Southern RR 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 3020 Linden ST over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 4,902 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3020 Linden ST over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3020 Linden ST over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.