US Bridges

RTE I290 over 263 263 53011018 RTE 2

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rt 263 + I-290 · Structure no. 000000001043752

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,059
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I290 over 263 263 53011018 RTE 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I290 over 263 263 53011018 RTE 2 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 61 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 54,059 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,583 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I290
Crosses263 263 53011018 RTE 2
LocationJCT Rt 263 + I-290
RouteInterstate 290
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.98461, -78.79409
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,059 (2021)
Projected traffic60,583 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I290 over 263 263 53011018 RTE 2 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is RTE I290 over 263 263 53011018 RTE 2 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 I290 over 263 263 53011018 RTE 2 carry?

About 54,059 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I290 over 263 263 53011018 RTE 2?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I290 over 263 263 53011018 RTE 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.