US Bridges

Skyway Ramp "b" to over Perry Blvd Pearl ST

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT of SH 5 & I190 · Structure no. 00000000100157A

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
602 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,314
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Skyway Ramp "b" to over Perry Blvd Pearl ST is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Skyway Ramp "b" to over Perry Blvd Pearl ST in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 5,314 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,955 by 2041. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSkyway Ramp "b" to
CrossesPerry Blvd Pearl ST
LocationJCT of SH 5 & I190
RouteInterstate 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87923, -78.87788
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,314 (2017)
Projected traffic5,955 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$10.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Skyway Ramp "b" to over Perry Blvd Pearl ST built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Skyway Ramp "b" to over Perry Blvd Pearl ST 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 Skyway Ramp "b" to over Perry Blvd Pearl ST carry?

About 5,314 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Skyway Ramp "b" to over Perry Blvd Pearl ST?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Skyway Ramp "b" to over Perry Blvd Pearl ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.