US Bridges

SR 20 W.26th St.Wb over Over 4017 Pittsburg Ave

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000015911

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,417
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 W.26th St.Wb over Over 4017 Pittsburg Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 20 W.26th St.Wb over Over 4017 Pittsburg Ave 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 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 8,417 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,923 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 20 W.26th St.Wb
CrossesOver 4017 Pittsburg Ave
LocationCity of Erie
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.09369, -80.12306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,417 (2024)
Projected traffic10,923 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 W.26th St.Wb over Over 4017 Pittsburg Ave built?

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

What condition is SR 20 W.26th St.Wb over Over 4017 Pittsburg Ave 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SR 20 W.26th St.Wb over Over 4017 Pittsburg Ave carry?

About 8,417 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 W.26th St.Wb over Over 4017 Pittsburg Ave?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 W.26th St.Wb over Over 4017 Pittsburg Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.