US Bridges

SR 20 EB 26 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000015908

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,202
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 EB 26 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 EB 26 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 6,202 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,649 by 2032. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 20 EB 26 TH ST
CrossesOver SR 79 Nb/Sb
LocationCity of Erie
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.09331, -80.12115
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,202 (2024)
Projected traffic8,649 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$588,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 EB 26 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 EB 26 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 20 EB 26 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb carry?

About 6,202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 EB 26 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 EB 26 TH ST over Over SR 79 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.