US Bridges

Walker RD over RTE I90

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 5.9 M NE of Westfield Int · Structure no. 000000005511280

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Walker RD over RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker RD over RTE I90 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 171 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker RD
CrossesRTE I90
Location5.9 M NE of Westfield Int
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38366, -79.48802
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2020)
Projected traffic239 by 2040
Trucks6%
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker RD over RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker RD over RTE I90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Walker RD over RTE I90 carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Walker RD over RTE I90?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Walker RD over RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.