SR 2047 over Little Tenmile Creek
FairWashington County, Pennsylvania · West Bethlehem Township · Structure no. 000000000035006
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2047 over Little Tenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2047 over Little Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2047 over Little Tenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2047 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2047 over Little Tenmile Creek carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 2047 over Little Tenmile Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2047 over Little Tenmile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.