SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Abandoned B&le RR
PoorErie County, Pennsylvania · Girard Township · Structure no. 000000000015899
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,905
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Abandoned B&le RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Abandoned B&le RR 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 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 3,905 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,254 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Abandoned B&le RR built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Abandoned B&le RR 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Abandoned B&le RR carry?
About 3,905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Abandoned B&le RR?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Abandoned B&le RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.