US Bridges

T-729 Clark Road over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb

Poor

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Harbor Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000016082

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-729 Clark Road over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-729 Clark Road 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 491 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2032. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-729 Clark Road
CrossesOver SR 90 Eb/Wb
LocationHarbor Creek Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.13185, -79.93955
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2023)
Projected traffic588 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$406,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-729 Clark Road over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is T-729 Clark Road over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does T-729 Clark Road over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-729 Clark Road over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T-729 Clark Road over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.