US Bridges

SR 0019 over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell Township · Structure no. 000000000034333

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0019 over Tenmile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0019 over Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 108 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0019
CrossesTenmile Creek
LocationAmwell Township
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0143, -80.20832
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 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 width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic757 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 0019 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is SR 0019 over Tenmile 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0019 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 0019 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0019 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.