SR 2020 over Poorbaugh Run
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.Nw.Of Fairhope · Structure no. 000000000031634
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 87
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2020 over Poorbaugh Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2020 over Poorbaugh Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 88 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2020 over Poorbaugh Run built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is SR 2020 over Poorbaugh Run 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2020 over Poorbaugh Run carry?
About 87 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 2020 over Poorbaugh Run?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2020 over Poorbaugh Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.