US Bridges

SR 290 Zurn Viaduc over CSX & Lim.Co

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · City of Erie · Structure no. 000000000042730

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,125 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,585
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 290 Zurn Viaduc over CSX & Lim.Co is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 290 Zurn Viaduc over CSX & Lim.Co 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 1,125 ft (342.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 290 Zurn Viaduc
CrossesCSX & Lim.Co
LocationCity of Erie
RouteState Highway 290
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.12902, -80.05921
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,125 ft (342.9 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 290 Zurn Viaduc over CSX & Lim.Co built?

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

What condition is SR 290 Zurn Viaduc over CSX & Lim.Co 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 290 Zurn Viaduc over CSX & Lim.Co carry?

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

How long is SR 290 Zurn Viaduc over CSX & Lim.Co?

The structure is 1,125 ft (342.9 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 290 Zurn Viaduc over CSX & Lim.Co?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.