US Bridges

SR 0019 over Little Tenmile Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell Township · Structure no. 000000000034336

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,101
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0019 over Little Tenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0019 over Little Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 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 3,101 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,739 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 0019
CrossesLittle Tenmile Creek
LocationAmwell Township
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates40.10745, -80.20394
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,101 (2023)
Projected traffic2,739 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$237,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0019 over Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 0019 over Little 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 Little Tenmile Creek carry?

About 3,101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 0019 over Little Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0019 over Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.