US Bridges

RTE I290 over RTE 265

Good

Erie County, New York · JCT Rt 265 + I-290 · Structure no. 000000001043832

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,570
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I290 over RTE 265 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I290 over RTE 265 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 29,570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,139 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I290
CrossesRTE 265
LocationJCT Rt 265 + I-290
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates42.9947, -78.88289
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,570 (2021)
Projected traffic33,139 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I290 over RTE 265 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I290 over RTE 265 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I290 over RTE 265 carry?

About 29,570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I290 over RTE 265?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I290 over RTE 265?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.