US Bridges

Main Park Road over Lake Jean Outlet

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1300 Ft SE of SR 487 · Structure no. 000000000024492

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Main Park Road over Lake Jean Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying Main Park Road over Lake Jean Outlet in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Park Road
CrossesLake Jean Outlet
Location1300 Ft SE of SR 487
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.33492, -76.30003
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Park Road over Lake Jean Outlet built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Main Park Road over Lake Jean Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Main Park Road over Lake Jean Outlet carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Park Road over Lake Jean Outlet?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Main Park Road over Lake Jean Outlet?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.