US Bridges

RTE 266 over 190IX RTE I190

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts 266 +325 · Structure no. 000000001043940

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,904
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 266 over 190IX RTE I190 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 266 over 190IX RTE I190 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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 5,904 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,234 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 266
Crosses190IX RTE I190
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts 266 +325
RouteState Highway 266
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.9646, -78.92116
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,904 (2020)
Projected traffic6,234 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$15.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 266 over 190IX RTE I190 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE 266 over 190IX RTE I190 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 266 over 190IX RTE I190 carry?

About 5,904 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 266 over 190IX RTE I190?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 266 over 190IX RTE I190?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.