US Bridges

SR 2020 Wshngtn.St over Over French Creek S Br

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Concord Township · Structure no. 000000000016268

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 Wshngtn.St over Over French Creek S Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2020 Wshngtn.St over Over French Creek S Br in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,321 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,471 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2020 Wshngtn.St
CrossesOver French Creek S Br
LocationConcord Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.91855, -79.66346
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,321 (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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 Wshngtn.St over Over French Creek S Br built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 2020 Wshngtn.St over Over French Creek S Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2020 Wshngtn.St over Over French Creek S Br carry?

About 1,321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 Wshngtn.St over Over French Creek S Br?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 Wshngtn.St over Over French Creek S Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.