US Bridges

SR 90 Eb/Wb over Over Sixteen Mile Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · North East Township · Structure no. 000000000016100

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,429
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 Eb/Wb over Over Sixteen Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 90 Eb/Wb over Over Sixteen Mile Creek 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 20,429 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,025 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 90 Eb/Wb
CrossesOver Sixteen Mile Creek
LocationNorth East Township
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.19626, -79.81972
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,429 (2024)
Projected traffic13,025 by 2032
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 Eb/Wb over Over Sixteen Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 90 Eb/Wb over Over Sixteen Mile Creek 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 SR 90 Eb/Wb over Over Sixteen Mile Creek carry?

About 20,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 Eb/Wb over Over Sixteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns SR 90 Eb/Wb over Over Sixteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.