US Bridges

Pratt RD over RTE I90

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 3.7 MI NE of W Field Int · Structure no. 000000005511250

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pratt RD over RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pratt RD over RTE I90 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPratt RD
CrossesRTE I90
Location3.7 MI NE of W Field Int
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36501, -79.52255
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2021)
Projected traffic396 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pratt RD over RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is Pratt RD over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pratt RD over RTE I90 carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pratt RD over RTE I90?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pratt RD over RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.