US Bridges

RTE 249 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rts 249 + I-90 · Structure no. 000000001061120

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
337 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 249 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 249 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2041. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 249
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT Rts 249 + I-90
RouteState Highway 249
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.58874, -79.05438
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2019)
Projected traffic971 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 249 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is RTE 249 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 249 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 249 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 249 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.