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RTE 76 over 90IX RTE I90 Trib to L

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · JCT Rts 76 + I-90 · Structure no. 000000001030020

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 76 over 90IX RTE I90 Trib to L is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 76 over 90IX RTE I90 Trib to L in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1957, 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 76
Crosses90IX RTE I90 Trib to L
LocationJCT Rts 76 + I-90
RouteState Highway 76
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.27495, -79.71612
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2020)
Projected traffic421 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 76 over 90IX RTE I90 Trib to L built?

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

What condition is RTE 76 over 90IX RTE I90 Trib to L 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 76 over 90IX RTE I90 Trib to L carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 76 over 90IX RTE I90 Trib to L?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 76 over 90IX RTE I90 Trib to L?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.