US Bridges

Hawley ST over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.8 MI SW of W Field Int · Structure no. 000000005511180

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
412 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hawley ST over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawley ST over 90IX RTE I90 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2038. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHawley ST
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location0.8 MI SW of W Field Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33072, -79.59693
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2018)
Projected traffic942 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawley ST over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Hawley ST 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 Hawley ST over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hawley ST over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hawley ST over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.