SR 2047 over Little Tenmile Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · Amwell Township · Structure no. 000000000035008
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2047 over Little Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 84 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2047 over Little Tenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is SR 2047 over Little Tenmile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2047 over Little Tenmile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.