US Bridges

SR 90 EB over Over T-404 Franklin Road

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Fairview Township · Structure no. 000000000016038

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 EB over Over T-404 Franklin Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 90 EB over Over T-404 Franklin Road in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 66 years old, older 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 12,047 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,413 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 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 90 EB
CrossesOver T-404 Franklin Road
LocationFairview Township
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.99992, -80.25036
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,047 (2024)
Projected traffic13,413 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$153,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 EB over Over T-404 Franklin Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR 90 EB over Over T-404 Franklin Road 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 90 EB over Over T-404 Franklin Road carry?

About 12,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 EB over Over T-404 Franklin Road?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 EB over Over T-404 Franklin Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.