US Bridges

RTE 951E over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.3 MI W JCT Rts 20A + 20 · Structure no. 000000001050660

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,642
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 951E over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 951E over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,642 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,957 by 2041. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 951E
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location0.3 MI W JCT Rts 20A + 20
RouteState Highway 951E
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77078, -78.81664
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,642 (2021)
Projected traffic5,957 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 951E over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 951E over 90IX RTE I90 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 951E over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 5,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 951E over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 951E over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.