FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 3020,WEST ROAD

Carrying SR 3020,WEST ROAD over OVER ELK CREEK

MCKEAN TOWNSHIP, Erie, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 3020,WEST ROAD

The SR 3020,WEST ROAD bridge in Erie, Pennsylvania carries SR 3020,WEST ROAD over OVER ELK CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 44.5 meters (146 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,535 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 3020,WEST ROAD compares

▼ 13.9
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Pennsylvania bridges
331
Bridges in Erie · 20 in Poor condition
SR 3020,WEST ROAD 25.4 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
44.5 m (146 ft)
Deck Width
13.6 m (45 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,535 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000016339

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 3020,WEST ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR 3020,WEST ROAD against other structures in Erie and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 3020,WEST ROAD?

SR 3020,WEST ROAD in Erie, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 3020,WEST ROAD inspected?

SR 3020,WEST ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,535 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 3020,WEST ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 3020,WEST ROAD?

SR 3020,WEST ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 3020,WEST ROAD?

SR 3020,WEST ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 3020,WEST ROAD and does age affect safety?

SR 3020,WEST ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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