US Bridges

RTE I190 over RTE 16

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rts 5 & 16 · Structure no. 000000001069940

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,669
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I190 over RTE 16 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over RTE 16 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1,669 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesRTE 16
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rts 5 & 16
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87989, -78.87175
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,669 (2015)
Projected traffic1,924 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over RTE 16 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I190 over RTE 16 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over RTE 16 carry?

About 1,669 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over RTE 16?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over RTE 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.