US Bridges

RTE I90 over Cattaraugus Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.1 MI NE of Silvr Ck Int · Structure no. 000000005511570

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
667 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,417
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Cattaraugus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Cattaraugus Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 24,417 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,080 by 2041. The structure is 667 ft (203.3 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
Location1.1 MI NE of Silvr Ck Int
RouteInterstate 90
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.5627, -79.09453
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length667 ft (203.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,417 (2020)
Projected traffic29,080 by 2041
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$45 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE I90 over Cattaraugus 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 24,417 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 667 ft (203.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.