US Bridges

SR 3020 West Road over Over Elk Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mckean Township · Structure no. 000000000016339

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,852
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3020 West Road over Over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3020 West Road over Over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,852 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,865 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 3020 West Road
CrossesOver Elk Creek
LocationMckean Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.00408, -80.20188
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,852 (2024)
Projected traffic2,865 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3020 West Road over Over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3020 West Road over Over Elk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3020 West Road over Over Elk Creek carry?

About 3,852 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3020 West Road over Over Elk Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3020 West Road over Over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.