US Bridges

RTE I90 over Bell Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 3.3 MI SW of W Field Int · Structure no. 000000005511162

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,028
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Bell Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE I90 over Bell Creek 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 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 8,028 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,561 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesBell Creek
Location3.3 MI SW of W Field Int
RouteInterstate 90
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30899, -79.63308
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,028 (2020)
Projected traffic9,561 by 2041
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Bell Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Bell 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Bell Creek carry?

About 8,028 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.