US Bridges

SR 90 EB over Over CSX Railroad

Poor

Erie County, Pennsylvania · North East Township · Structure no. 000000000016112

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,394
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 EB over Over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 90 EB over Over CSX Railroad in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 11,394 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,658 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 90 EB
CrossesOver CSX Railroad
LocationNorth East Township
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.23213, -79.78039
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,394 (2024)
Projected traffic6,658 by 2032
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 EB over Over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 90 EB over Over CSX Railroad 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 SR 90 EB over Over CSX Railroad carry?

About 11,394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 EB over Over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 EB over Over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.