US Bridges

SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Elk Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Girard Township · Structure no. 000000000015901

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
632 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,549
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 73 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,549 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,428 by 2032. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 20 Ridge RD
CrossesOver Elk Creek
LocationGirard Township
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.99715, -80.32472
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,549 (2023)
Projected traffic14,428 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$836,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Elk 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 20 Ridge RD over Over Elk Creek carry?

About 7,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Elk Creek?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 Ridge RD over Over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.