US Bridges

RTE 277 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rt 277 + I-98 · Structure no. 000000001044340

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,669
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 277 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 277 over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 71 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 10,669 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,719 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 277
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT Rt 277 + I-98
RouteState Highway 277
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95196, -78.75481
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
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,669 (2021)
Projected traffic10,719 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 277 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is RTE 277 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 277 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 10,669 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 277 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 277 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.