US Bridges

RTE 75 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rt 75 + I-90 · Structure no. 000000001029910

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,142
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 75 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 75 over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 24,142 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,255 by 2041. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 75
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT Rt 75 + I-90
RouteState Highway 75
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74043, -78.84641
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,142 (2020)
Projected traffic24,255 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 75 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE 75 over 90IX RTE I90 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 75 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 24,142 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 75 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 75 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.