US Bridges

SR 1020(LR 53040) over Pine Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of Lakeview · Structure no. 000000000030767

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,275
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1020(LR 53040) over Pine Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 1020(LR 53040) over Pine Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, 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 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,517 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1020(LR 53040)
CrossesPine Creek
LocationVillage of Lakeview
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.81366, -76.03941
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
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,275 (2024)
Projected traffic1,517 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1020(LR 53040) over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 1020(LR 53040) over Pine Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1020(LR 53040) over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1020(LR 53040) over Pine Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1020(LR 53040) over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.