US Bridges

SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · W. Bethlehem & Marianna B · Structure no. 000000000034932

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,273
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 83 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,273 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2020
CrossesLittle Tenmile Creek
LocationW. Bethlehem & Marianna B
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.01865, -80.10651
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,273 (2024)
Projected traffic413 by 2032
Trucks12%
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$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 1,273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.