US Bridges

Wiley RD over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.3 MI NE of Ripley Int · Structure no. 000000005511130

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Wiley RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiley RD over 90IX RTE I90 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2038. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWiley RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location2.3 MI NE of Ripley Int
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.27672, -79.70678
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2018)
Projected traffic174 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiley RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Wiley RD 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 Wiley RD over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wiley RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wiley RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.