RTE I90 over Walnut Creek
FairChautauqua County, New York · 4.3 MI SW of Silvr Ck Int · Structure no. 000000005511512
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,375
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I90 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying RTE I90 over Walnut Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 69 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 11,375 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,547 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I90 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is RTE I90 over Walnut Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I90 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 11,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is RTE I90 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I90 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.