SR 3020 over Black Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Black Creek 2.5M W SR3024 · Structure no. 000000000024231
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,506
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3020 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3020 over Black Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1982, 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.
It carries about 1,506 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,671 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3020 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR 3020 over Black Creek 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does SR 3020 over Black Creek carry?
About 1,506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 3020 over Black Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3020 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.