US Bridges

RTE 90 over Ny 76 Trib to Lake Erie

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.6 MI Nnw Ripley · Structure no. 000000005525320

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,056
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 90 over Ny 76 Trib to Lake Erie is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 90 over Ny 76 Trib to Lake Erie in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 16,056 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,122 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 90
CrossesNy 76 Trib to Lake Erie
Location0.6 MI Nnw Ripley
RouteInterstate 90
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.27459, -79.71619
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,056 (2020)
Projected traffic19,122 by 2041
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 90 over Ny 76 Trib to Lake Erie built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 90 over Ny 76 Trib to Lake Erie 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 90 over Ny 76 Trib to Lake Erie carry?

About 16,056 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is RTE 90 over Ny 76 Trib to Lake Erie?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 90 over Ny 76 Trib to Lake Erie?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.