US Bridges

RTE I90 over Chautauqua Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.6 MI SW of W Field Int · Structure no. 000000005511192

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
434 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,028
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Chautauqua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Chautauqua Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 8,028 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,561 by 2041. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesChautauqua Creek
Location0.6 MI SW of W Field Int
RouteInterstate 90
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33287, -79.59264
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 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 closed—
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$14.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Chautauqua Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE I90 over Chautauqua 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Chautauqua Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Chautauqua Creek?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Chautauqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.