US Bridges

County Route 81 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.3 MI E JCT I-90 + 60 · Structure no. 000000001090130

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,885
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

County Route 81 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 81 over 90IX RTE I90 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 2,885 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,046 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 81
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location1.3 MI E JCT I-90 + 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46516, -79.29393
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,885 (2020)
Projected traffic3,046 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 81 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is County Route 81 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 81 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 2,885 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 81 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 81 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.