SR 3020 Linden ST over Lack RR and Lack River
PoorLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton Cty Linden ST · Structure no. 000000000020784
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 636 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,844
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3020 Linden ST over Lack RR and Lack River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3020 Linden ST over Lack RR and Lack River in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,844 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,814 by 2032. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3020 Linden ST over Lack RR and Lack River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR 3020 Linden ST over Lack RR and Lack River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 3020 Linden ST over Lack RR and Lack River carry?
About 4,844 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 3020 Linden ST over Lack RR and Lack River?
The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3020 Linden ST over Lack RR and Lack River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.