US Bridges

SR 2020 Connelway over Over Spencer Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Wayne Township · Structure no. 000000000016266

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 Connelway over Over Spencer Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2020 Connelway over Over Spencer Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,471 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2020 Connelway
CrossesOver Spencer Creek
LocationWayne Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.92546, -79.6798
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,305 (2024)
Projected traffic4,471 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 Connelway over Over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2020 Connelway over Over Spencer 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2020 Connelway over Over Spencer Creek carry?

About 1,305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 Connelway over Over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 Connelway over Over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.