US Bridges

198 WB to 190I NB over Ramp to 198E Shoreline

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT.RTS.198 & I-190 · Structure no. 00000000103989A

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,015 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
7,848
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

198 WB to 190I NB over Ramp to 198E Shoreline is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 198 WB to 190I NB over Ramp to 198E Shoreline in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 7,848 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,795 by 2041. The structure is 1,015 ft (309.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries198 WB to 190I NB
CrossesRamp to 198E Shoreline
LocationJCT.RTS.198 & I-190
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.92856, -78.89754
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,015 ft (309.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck26 ft (8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,848 (2019)
Projected traffic8,795 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 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$14.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 198 WB to 190I NB over Ramp to 198E Shoreline built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is 198 WB to 190I NB over Ramp to 198E Shoreline 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 198 WB to 190I NB over Ramp to 198E Shoreline carry?

About 7,848 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 198 WB to 190I NB over Ramp to 198E Shoreline?

The structure is 1,015 ft (309.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 198 WB to 190I NB over Ramp to 198E Shoreline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.