US Bridges

Berry RD over RTE I90

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 4.6 MI SW of Dunkirk Int · Structure no. 000000005511380

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Berry RD over RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berry RD over 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 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBerry RD
CrossesRTE I90
Location4.6 MI SW of Dunkirk Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4352, -79.38569
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2021)
Projected traffic555 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Berry RD over RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is Berry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Berry RD over RTE I90 carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Berry RD over RTE I90?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Berry RD over RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.