US Bridges

RTE I290 over 324 324 53021151 RTE 3

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rt 324 + I-290 · Structure no. 000000001045062

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54,295
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I290 over 324 324 53021151 RTE 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I290 over 324 324 53021151 RTE 3 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 61 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 54,295 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,848 by 2041. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I290
Crosses324 324 53021151 RTE 3
LocationJCT Rt 324 + I-290
RouteInterstate 290
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97866, -78.78368
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,295 (2021)
Projected traffic60,848 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$13.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I290 over 324 324 53021151 RTE 3 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE I290 over 324 324 53021151 RTE 3 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I290 over 324 324 53021151 RTE 3 carry?

About 54,295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I290 over 324 324 53021151 RTE 3?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I290 over 324 324 53021151 RTE 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.