US Bridges

SR 2020 over Outlet of Acre Lake

Poor

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Lenox Twp 0.5M S SR 106 · Structure no. 000000000032506

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
447
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 over Outlet of Acre Lake is a steel culvert carrying SR 2020 over Outlet of Acre Lake in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 57 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 2020
CrossesOutlet of Acre Lake
LocationLenox Twp 0.5M S SR 106
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.7186, -75.69968
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2024)
Projected traffic590 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$427,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 over Outlet of Acre Lake built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 2020 over Outlet of Acre Lake 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2020 over Outlet of Acre Lake carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 over Outlet of Acre Lake?

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

Who owns SR 2020 over Outlet of Acre Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.