US Bridges

Ramp C from SR 20 over Over SR 79 N.B & S.B.

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000016530

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,127
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C from SR 20 over Over SR 79 N.B & S.B. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C from SR 20 over Over SR 79 N.B & S.B. 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 4,127 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2032. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 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 C from SR 20
CrossesOver SR 79 N.B & S.B.
LocationCity of Erie
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.09356, -80.12147
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,127 (2024)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp C from SR 20 over Over SR 79 N.B & S.B. built?

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

What condition is Ramp C from SR 20 over Over SR 79 N.B & S.B. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp C from SR 20 over Over SR 79 N.B & S.B. carry?

About 4,127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C from SR 20 over Over SR 79 N.B & S.B.?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C from SR 20 over Over SR 79 N.B & S.B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.