US Bridges

Route Nj 90 over Del. R R.Ave Con Nj Tr.

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Pennsauken · Structure no. 000000000039199

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
8,481 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,584
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Route Nj 90 over Del. R R.Ave Con Nj Tr. is a steel truss - thru carrying Route Nj 90 over Del. R R.Ave Con Nj Tr. in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 20,584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,587 by 2044. The structure is 8,481 ft (2,585 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute Nj 90
CrossesDel. R R.Ave Con Nj Tr.
LocationPennsauken
RouteState Highway 90
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98526, -75.06696
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+51 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length8,481 ft (2,585 m)
Longest span729 ft (222.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,584 (2024)
Projected traffic30,587 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 90 over Del. R R.Ave Con Nj Tr. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 90 over Del. R R.Ave Con Nj Tr. 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 Route Nj 90 over Del. R R.Ave Con Nj Tr. carry?

About 20,584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 90 over Del. R R.Ave Con Nj Tr.?

The structure is 8,481 ft (2,585 m) long with a longest span of 729 ft (222.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 90 over Del. R R.Ave Con Nj Tr.?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.