US Bridges

SR 90 WB over Over SR 20 E/Wb E Main

Poor

Erie County, Pennsylvania · North East Township · Structure no. 000000000016115

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 WB over Over SR 20 E/Wb E Main is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 90 WB over Over SR 20 E/Wb E Main 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 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 9,035 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,367 by 2032. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 90 WB
CrossesOver SR 20 E/Wb E Main
LocationNorth East Township
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.23331, -79.78029
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesHighway
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$351,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 WB over Over SR 20 E/Wb E Main 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 SR 20 E/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 WB over Over SR 20 E/Wb E Main carry?

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

How long is SR 90 WB over Over SR 20 E/Wb E Main?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 WB over Over SR 20 E/Wb E Main?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.