US Bridges

Maple Road over 290 53011064 RTE 290

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.5 MI W JCT Rt 263 +I290 · Structure no. 000000001045040

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,819
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Road over 290 53011064 RTE 290 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Road over 290 53011064 RTE 290 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 19,819 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,912 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Road
Crosses290 53011064 RTE 290
Location0.5 MI W JCT Rt 263 +I290
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99087, -78.79961
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,819 (2018)
Projected traffic19,912 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Road over 290 53011064 RTE 290 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Road over 290 53011064 RTE 290 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 Maple Road over 290 53011064 RTE 290 carry?

About 19,819 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maple Road over 290 53011064 RTE 290?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Road over 290 53011064 RTE 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.