US Bridges

SR 90 EB over Over SR 97 Union City RD

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Summit Township · Structure no. 000000000016062

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,423
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 EB over Over SR 97 Union City RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 90 EB over Over SR 97 Union City RD in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 21,423 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,530 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 90 EB
CrossesOver SR 97 Union City RD
LocationSummit Township
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.06981, -80.03999
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,423 (2024)
Projected traffic21,530 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$312,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 EB over Over SR 97 Union City RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 90 EB over Over SR 97 Union City RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 90 EB over Over SR 97 Union City RD carry?

About 21,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 EB over Over SR 97 Union City RD?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 EB over Over SR 97 Union City RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.