US Bridges

SR 2020 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plains Twp .1 M W SR 2039 · Structure no. 000000000024105

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,482
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2020 over Mill Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,482 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2020
CrossesMill Creek
LocationPlains Twp .1 M W SR 2039
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.26606, -75.78378
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,482 (2024)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$238,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2020 over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2020 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.