US Bridges

SR 90 EB over Over Elk Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Girard Township · Structure no. 000000000042882

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
511 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 EB over Over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 90 EB over Over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12,047 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,413 by 2032. The structure is 511 ft (155.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 90 EB
CrossesOver Elk Creek
LocationGirard Township
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates41.98263, -80.29136
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length511 ft (155.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,047 (2024)
Projected traffic13,413 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 EB over Over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 90 EB over Over Elk Creek 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 90 EB over Over Elk Creek carry?

About 12,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 EB over Over Elk Creek?

The structure is 511 ft (155.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 EB over Over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.