US Bridges

SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · West Bethlehem Township · Structure no. 000000000034934

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,273 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 43 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
LocationWest Bethlehem Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02434, -80.08828
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 and pedestrian
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$468,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 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 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 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 over Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.