US Bridges

SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell & W Bethlehem Twp. · Structure no. 000000000034930

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2020
CrossesLittle Tenmile Creek
LocationAmwell & W Bethlehem Twp.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01511, -80.12526
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2023)
Projected traffic283 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2020 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.