SR 20 E Main ST over Over Twenty Mile Creek
PoorClosed to trafficErie County, Pennsylvania · North East Township · Structure no. 000000000015936
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 376 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,785
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 20 E Main ST over Over Twenty Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 E Main ST over Over Twenty Mile Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,785 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,569 by 2032. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 48 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was SR 20 E Main ST over Over Twenty Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is SR 20 E Main ST over Over Twenty Mile Creek 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 E Main ST over Over Twenty Mile Creek carry?
About 2,785 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 20 E Main ST over Over Twenty Mile Creek?
The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR 20 E Main ST over Over Twenty Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.