US Bridges

SR 2020 over Poorbaugh Run

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI NW of Fairhope · Structure no. 000000000046707

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 over Poorbaugh Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2020 over Poorbaugh Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 2020
CrossesPoorbaugh Run
Location3.5 MI NW of Fairhope
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.85351, -78.83565
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2023)
Projected traffic93 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 over Poorbaugh Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2020 over Poorbaugh Run 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 October 2022.

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 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 over Poorbaugh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.