US Bridges

SR 2020 over S Fork of Otter Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.W. Goram · Structure no. 000000000047718

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2020 over S Fork of Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2020 over S Fork of Otter Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 2020
CrossesS Fork of Otter Creek
Location1 Mi.N.W. Goram
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.88984, -76.41708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 S Fork of Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2020 over S Fork of Otter 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2020 over S Fork of Otter Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2020 over S Fork of Otter Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2020 over S Fork of Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.