US Bridges

SR 90 EB over Over SR 8 Wattsburg Road

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mill Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000016071

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 EB over Over SR 8 Wattsburg Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 90 EB over Over SR 8 Wattsburg Road 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 18,020 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,544 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 90 EB
CrossesOver SR 8 Wattsburg Road
LocationMill Creek Township
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.09331, -80.00583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,020 (2024)
Projected traffic13,544 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 EB over Over SR 8 Wattsburg Road 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 8 Wattsburg 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 90 EB over Over SR 8 Wattsburg Road carry?

About 18,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 EB over Over SR 8 Wattsburg Road?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 EB over Over SR 8 Wattsburg Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.