US Bridges

90IX Exit 60 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · At Exit 60 of I90 · Structure no. 000000005511200

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

90IX Exit 60 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 90IX Exit 60 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 70 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries90IX Exit 60 Ramp
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationAt Exit 60 of I90
Coordinates42.33837, -79.58358
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2015)
Projected traffic851 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 90IX Exit 60 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is 90IX Exit 60 Ramp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 90IX Exit 60 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 90IX Exit 60 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 90IX Exit 60 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.