US Bridges

SR 2020 over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell Township · Structure no. 000000000034925

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 over Tenmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2020 over Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2020
CrossesTenmile Creek
LocationAmwell Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01982, -80.20522
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2023)
Projected traffic418 by 2032
Trucks14%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$915,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2020 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2020 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.