US Bridges

Ramp B from SR 79 over Over SR 20 Ramp C SR 79

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000016529

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
481 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,294
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B from SR 79 over Over SR 20 Ramp C SR 79 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B from SR 79 over Over SR 20 Ramp C SR 79 in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 3,294 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,736 by 2032. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp B from SR 79
CrossesOver SR 20 Ramp C SR 79
LocationCity of Erie
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.0938, -80.1218
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length481 ft (146.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,294 (2024)
Projected traffic3,736 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp B from SR 79 over Over SR 20 Ramp C SR 79 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp B from SR 79 over Over SR 20 Ramp C SR 79 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp B from SR 79 over Over SR 20 Ramp C SR 79 carry?

About 3,294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B from SR 79 over Over SR 20 Ramp C SR 79?

The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B from SR 79 over Over SR 20 Ramp C SR 79?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.