US Bridges

SR 90 EB & Ramp over SR 20 Eb/Wb E Main

Poor

Erie County, Pennsylvania · North East Township · Structure no. 000000000016113

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,349
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 EB & Ramp over SR 20 Eb/Wb E Main is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 90 EB & Ramp over SR 20 Eb/Wb E Main 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 9,349 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,376 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 90 EB & Ramp
CrossesSR 20 Eb/Wb E Main
LocationNorth East Township
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.23308, -79.78021
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,349 (2024)
Projected traffic5,376 by 2032
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$512,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 EB & Ramp over SR 20 Eb/Wb E Main built?

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

What condition is SR 90 EB & Ramp over SR 20 Eb/Wb E Main 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 90 EB & Ramp over SR 20 Eb/Wb E Main carry?

About 9,349 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 EB & Ramp over SR 20 Eb/Wb E Main?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 EB & Ramp over SR 20 Eb/Wb E Main?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.