US Bridges

RTE I290 over 290I290I53011095 RTE I2

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT I-290 + I-90 · Structure no. 000000001045070

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,125
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I290 over 290I290I53011095 RTE I2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I290 over 290I290I53011095 RTE I2 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 4,125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,622 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I290
Crosses290I290I53011095 RTE I2
LocationJCT I-290 + I-90
RouteInterstate 290
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95683, -78.76613
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,125 (2018)
Projected traffic4,622 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 290I290I53011095 RTE I2 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE I290 over 290I290I53011095 RTE I2 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I290 over 290I290I53011095 RTE I2 carry?

About 4,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I290 over 290I290I53011095 RTE I2?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I290 over 290I290I53011095 RTE I2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.