SR 20 E.Buffalo RD over Over Sixteen Mile Creek
FairErie County, Pennsylvania · North East Township · Structure no. 000000000015930
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1943
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,330
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 20 E.Buffalo RD over Over Sixteen Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 20 E.Buffalo RD over Over Sixteen Mile Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1943, so it is 84 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 7,330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,086 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 20 E.Buffalo RD over Over Sixteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1943.
What condition is SR 20 E.Buffalo RD over Over Sixteen Mile 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 20 E.Buffalo RD over Over Sixteen Mile Creek carry?
About 7,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 20 E.Buffalo RD over Over Sixteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns SR 20 E.Buffalo RD over Over Sixteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.