US Bridges

Brigham RD over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.1 MI W of Dunkirk Exit · Structure no. 000000005511430

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,617
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Brigham RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brigham RD over 90IX RTE I90 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 3,617 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,475 by 2041. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBrigham RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location2.1 MI W of Dunkirk Exit
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.45876, -79.34632
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,617 (2021)
Projected traffic4,475 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brigham RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Brigham RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brigham RD over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 3,617 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brigham RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Brigham RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.