US Bridges

SR 2004 over Outlet Marcel Lake

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Delaware Twp 3 M W SR2001 · Structure no. 000000000029977

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,351
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004 over Outlet Marcel Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2004 over Outlet Marcel Lake in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 85 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,351 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,233 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2004
CrossesOutlet Marcel Lake
LocationDelaware Twp 3 M W SR2001
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.2524, -74.95685
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,351 (2024)
Projected traffic3,233 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2004 over Outlet Marcel Lake built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 2004 over Outlet Marcel Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2004 over Outlet Marcel Lake carry?

About 2,351 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004 over Outlet Marcel Lake?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2004 over Outlet Marcel Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.