US Bridges

RTE I290 over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.1 MI W Rt 265 + I-290 · Structure no. 000000001044991

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,790
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I290 over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I290 over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 60 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 34,790 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE I290
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location0.1 MI W Rt 265 + I-290
RouteInterstate 290
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99467, -78.88532
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.
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 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,790 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I290 over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE I290 over CSX Trans/Amtrak 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 I290 over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 34,790 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I290 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I290 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.