US Bridges

SR 3020 over Branch of Black Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Blck Crk Tp .4 S SR 3018 · Structure no. 000000000049003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,506
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3020 over Branch of Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3020 over Branch of Black Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,506 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,556 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 3020
CrossesBranch of Black Creek
LocationBlck Crk Tp .4 S SR 3018
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.97399, -76.18496
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,506 (2024)
Projected traffic1,556 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3020 over Branch of Black Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3020 over Branch of Black Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3020 over Branch of Black Creek carry?

About 1,506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3020 over Branch of Black Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3020 over Branch of Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.