US Bridges

Newell RD over 90IX RTE I90

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.4 MI NE of Dunkirk Int · Structure no. 000000005511470

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Newell RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newell RD over 90IX RTE I90 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2037. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNewell RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location2.4 MI NE of Dunkirk Int
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47877, -79.26573
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2017)
Projected traffic347 by 2037
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newell RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newell RD over 90IX 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 October 2023.

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

About 248 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newell RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Newell RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.