US Bridges

RTE I190 over 190IX RTE I190

Fair

Erie County, New York · Int N8 on I-90 · Structure no. 000000001063090

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
518 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,631
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I190 over 190IX RTE I190 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over 190IX RTE I190 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 5,631 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,730 by 2036. The structure is 518 ft (157.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I190
Crosses190IX RTE I190
LocationInt N8 on I-90
RouteInterstate 190
Coordinates42.88961, -78.88899
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length518 ft (157.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,631 (2016)
Projected traffic5,730 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over 190IX RTE I190 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I190 over 190IX RTE I190 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 I190 over 190IX RTE I190 carry?

About 5,631 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over 190IX RTE I190?

The structure is 518 ft (157.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over 190IX RTE I190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.