SR 3020 LINDEN ST
Carrying SR 3020 LINDEN ST over LACKA CO RAIL AUTHORITY
SCRANTON CTY LINDEN ST, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 3020 LINDEN ST
The SR 3020 LINDEN ST bridge in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania carries SR 3020 LINDEN ST over LACKA CO RAIL AUTHORITY. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 193.9 meters (636 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,758 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 3020 LINDEN ST compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Last Reconstructed
- 1984
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 193.9 m (636 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.3 m (67 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,758 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000020784
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
SR 3020 LINDEN ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SR 3020 LINDEN ST against other structures in Lackawanna and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR 3020 LINDEN ST?
SR 3020 LINDEN ST in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 3020 LINDEN ST inspected?
SR 3020 LINDEN ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,758 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 3020 LINDEN ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 3020 LINDEN ST?
SR 3020 LINDEN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 3020 LINDEN ST?
SR 3020 LINDEN ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 3020 LINDEN ST and does age affect safety?
SR 3020 LINDEN ST was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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