RTE 5 over 190IX RTE I190 Buffalo
FairErie County, New York · JCT of Rts 5 & I-190 · Structure no. 000000001001579
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 5,804 ft
- 34 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,067
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over 190IX RTE I190 Buffalo is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 5 over 190IX RTE I190 Buffalo in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 32,067 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,159 by 2041. The structure is 5,804 ft (1,769.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 5 over 190IX RTE I190 Buffalo built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is RTE 5 over 190IX RTE I190 Buffalo 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 5 over 190IX RTE I190 Buffalo carry?
About 32,067 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over 190IX RTE I190 Buffalo?
The structure is 5,804 ft (1,769.1 m) long with a longest span of 348 ft (106.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over 190IX RTE I190 Buffalo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.