US Bridges

RTE I90 over Walker Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 5.8 MI NE of W Field Int · Structure no. 000000005511630

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,888
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Walker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Walker Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,888 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,113 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesWalker Creek
Location5.8 MI NE of W Field Int
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.38266, -79.48796
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,888 (2020)
Projected traffic20,113 by 2041
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Walker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Walker Creek carry?

About 16,888 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.