US Bridges

SR 20 Buffalo Road over Over Fourmile Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Wesleyville Borough · Structure no. 000000000015915

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 Buffalo Road over Over Fourmile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 20 Buffalo Road over Over Fourmile Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 13,435 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,594 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 20 Buffalo Road
CrossesOver Fourmile Creek
LocationWesleyville Borough
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.14248, -80.0106
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,435 (2024)
Projected traffic10,594 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 Buffalo Road over Over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 Buffalo Road over Over Fourmile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 Buffalo Road over Over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 13,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 Buffalo Road over Over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 Buffalo Road over Over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.