US Bridges

T-780 Bort Road over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · North East Township · Structure no. 000000000016107

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-780 Bort Road over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-780 Bort 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2032. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-780 Bort Road
CrossesOver SR 90 Eb/Wb
LocationNorth East Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.22418, -79.78503
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic551 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-780 Bort Road over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is T-780 Bort Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-780 Bort Road over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-780 Bort Road over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T-780 Bort Road over Over SR 90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.