US Bridges

RTE I290 over Parker Boulevard

Fair

Erie County, New York · .8 MI W JCT I290 & US 62 · Structure no. 000000001045032

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,206
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I290 over Parker Boulevard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I290 over Parker Boulevard 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 6 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 43,206 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,420 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I290
CrossesParker Boulevard
Location.8 MI W JCT I290 & US 62
RouteInterstate 290
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00118, -78.8363
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,206 (2020)
Projected traffic48,420 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I290 over Parker Boulevard built?

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

What condition is RTE I290 over Parker Boulevard 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I290 over Parker Boulevard carry?

About 43,206 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I290 over Parker Boulevard?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I290 over Parker Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.