US Bridges

RTE 60 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.8 MI NW JCT Rts 20 & 60 · Structure no. 000000001027890

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,593
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 60 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 60 over 90IX RTE I90 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 68 years old, older than the New York average of 53 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 11,593 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,647 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 60
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location0.8 MI NW JCT Rts 20 & 60
RouteState Highway 60
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46126, -79.31379
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,593 (2020)
Projected traffic11,647 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 60 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE 60 over 90IX RTE I90 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 RTE 60 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 11,593 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 60 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 60 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.