US Bridges

CR 79 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 4.3 MI NE of Dunkirk Int · Structure no. 000000005511490

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,067
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 79 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 79 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 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 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2041. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 79
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location4.3 MI NE of Dunkirk Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49666, -79.23691
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2020)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 79 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is CR 79 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 79 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 79 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 79 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.