US Bridges

RTE 5 over 290I290I53011093 RTE I2

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rts 5 + I-290 · Structure no. 000000001001639

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,971
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over 290I290I53011093 RTE I2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over 290I290I53011093 RTE I2 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 62 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 34,971 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,135 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
Crosses290I290I53011093 RTE I2
LocationJCT Rts 5 + I-290
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95925, -78.76668
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,971 (2021)
Projected traffic35,135 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$16.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over 290I290I53011093 RTE I2 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE 5 over 290I290I53011093 RTE I2 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over 290I290I53011093 RTE I2 carry?

About 34,971 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over 290I290I53011093 RTE I2?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over 290I290I53011093 RTE I2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.