US Bridges

RTE 33 over 90IX RTE I90

Poor

Erie County, New York · JCT Rt 33 +I-90 · Structure no. 000000001022859

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
86,449
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 33 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 86,449 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,177 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 33
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT Rt 33 +I-90
RouteState Highway 33
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93247, -78.76642
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,449 (2020)
Projected traffic100,177 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 33 over 90IX RTE I90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 86,449 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.