US Bridges

SR 90 WB over Over CSX Railroad

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · North East Township · Structure no. 000000000016114

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 WB over Over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 90 WB over Over CSX Railroad in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 9,035 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,367 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 90 WB
CrossesOver CSX Railroad
LocationNorth East Township
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.23188, -79.78082
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,035 (2024)
Projected traffic6,367 by 2032
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$248,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 WB over Over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

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

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

How long is SR 90 WB 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 WB over Over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.