US Bridges

SR 90 WB over Over NS RR

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · North East Township · Structure no. 000000000016111

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 WB over Over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 90 WB over Over NS RR in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 9,035 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,367 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 90 WB
CrossesOver NS RR
LocationNorth East Township
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.22903, -79.78187
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,035 (2024)
Projected traffic6,367 by 2032
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 WB over Over NS RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 90 WB over Over NS RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 90 WB over Over NS RR carry?

About 9,035 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 WB over Over NS RR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 WB over Over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.