US Bridges

SR 2020 over Bane Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Morris & Amwell Township · Structure no. 000000000034923

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,341
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 over Bane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2020 over Bane Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 84 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 6 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 1,341 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2020
CrossesBane Creek
LocationMorris & Amwell Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0307, -80.22049
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,341 (2024)
Projected traffic1,376 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$367,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 over Bane Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 2020 over Bane 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2020 over Bane Creek carry?

About 1,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 over Bane Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 over Bane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.