US Bridges

East Access Hwy. over Broad ST./S.R.20

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City Erie · Structure no. 000000000042589

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,585
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Access Hwy. over Broad ST./S.R.20 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Access Hwy. over Broad ST./S.R.20 in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 11,585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,517 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Access Hwy.
CrossesBroad ST./S.R.20
LocationCity Erie
RouteState Highway 290
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.12397, -80.04307
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,585 (2023)
Projected traffic19,517 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Access Hwy. over Broad ST./S.R.20 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Access Hwy. over Broad ST./S.R.20 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does East Access Hwy. over Broad ST./S.R.20 carry?

About 11,585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Access Hwy. over Broad ST./S.R.20?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns East Access Hwy. over Broad ST./S.R.20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.