US Bridges

SR 1020 over Huntington Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI East of Forks · Structure no. 000000000012632

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
681
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1020 over Huntington Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1020 over Huntington Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 681 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2032. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 1020
CrossesHuntington Creek
Location2 MI East of Forks
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.10708, -76.35616
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2024)
Projected traffic701 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$476,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1020 over Huntington Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 1020 over Huntington 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1020 over Huntington Creek carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1020 over Huntington Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1020 over Huntington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.