US Bridges

SR 2020 Scott ST over Laurel Run

PoorPosted for load

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Wbarre Cty .7M N TR309BUS · Structure no. 000000000024102

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,909
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 Scott ST over Laurel Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 2020 Scott ST over Laurel Run in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 96 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,909 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,628 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2020 Scott ST
CrossesLaurel Run
LocationWbarre Cty .7M N TR309BUS
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.25708, -75.842
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,909 (2024)
Projected traffic7,628 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 Scott ST over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 2020 Scott ST over Laurel Run 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2020 Scott ST over Laurel Run carry?

About 5,909 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 Scott ST over Laurel Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 Scott ST over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.