US Bridges

SR 90 WB over Over SR 8 Wattsburg Road

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Mill Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000016073

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,823
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 WB over Over SR 8 Wattsburg Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 90 WB over Over SR 8 Wattsburg Road in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 17,823 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,892 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 90 WB
CrossesOver SR 8 Wattsburg Road
LocationMill Creek Township
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.09348, -80.00607
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 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 width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,823 (2024)
Projected traffic13,892 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$151,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 WB over Over SR 8 Wattsburg Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 90 WB 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 2022.

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

About 17,823 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 WB 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 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.