US Bridges

RTE 20 over 90I (eb) Rush Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · JCT Rts 20 +I-90 · Structure no. 000000001015480

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,085
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over 90I (eb) Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 20 over 90I (eb) Rush Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 22,085 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,188 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
Crosses90I (eb) Rush Creek
LocationJCT Rts 20 +I-90
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76707, -78.81749
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,085 (2019)
Projected traffic22,188 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over 90I (eb) Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over 90I (eb) Rush 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over 90I (eb) Rush Creek carry?

About 22,085 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over 90I (eb) Rush Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over 90I (eb) Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.