US Bridges

SR 90 WB over Over SR 531 Depot RD

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Harbor Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000016085

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,918
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 WB over Over SR 531 Depot RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 90 WB over Over SR 531 Depot RD in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,918 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,232 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 90 WB
CrossesOver SR 531 Depot RD
LocationHarbor Creek Township
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.13963, -79.92342
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,918 (2024)
Projected traffic14,232 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$408,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 WB over Over SR 531 Depot RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 90 WB over Over SR 531 Depot RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 90 WB over Over SR 531 Depot RD carry?

About 16,918 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 WB over Over SR 531 Depot RD?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 WB over Over SR 531 Depot RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.