US Bridges

T-578 Morehouse RD over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Greene Township · Structure no. 000000000016074

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-578 Morehouse RD over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-578 Morehouse RD over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,324 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesT-578 Morehouse RD
CrossesOver SR 90 Eb/Wb
LocationGreene Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.1, -79.99167
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,324 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$716,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-578 Morehouse RD over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is T-578 Morehouse RD over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T-578 Morehouse RD over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-578 Morehouse RD over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T-578 Morehouse RD over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.