US Bridges

SR 20 W Ridge RD over Over Tr.Crooked Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Girard Township · Structure no. 000000000015898

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,905
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 W Ridge RD over Over Tr.Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 20 W Ridge RD over Over Tr.Crooked Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 3,905 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,254 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 20 W Ridge RD
CrossesOver Tr.Crooked Creek
LocationGirard Township
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.9772, -80.38096
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
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 traffic3,905 (2023)
Projected traffic4,254 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 W Ridge RD over Over Tr.Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 W Ridge RD over Over Tr.Crooked 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 W Ridge RD over Over Tr.Crooked Creek carry?

About 3,905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 W Ridge RD over Over Tr.Crooked Creek?

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

Who owns SR 20 W Ridge RD over Over Tr.Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.