US Bridges

SR 2020 over North Fork Tenmile Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell Township · Structure no. 000000000034929

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 over North Fork Tenmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2020 over North Fork Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 796 by 2035. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 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
CrossesNorth Fork Tenmile Creek
LocationAmwell Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02083, -80.15755
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2024)
Projected traffic796 by 2035
Trucks9%
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$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 over North Fork Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR 2020 over North Fork 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 North Fork Tenmile Creek carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 over North Fork Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 over North Fork Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.