US Bridges

RTE I290 over RTE I990 Ramp

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.0 MI NW JCT Rt 263+290I · Structure no. 000000001071851

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,953
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I290 over RTE I990 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I290 over RTE I990 Ramp in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 42 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51,953 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I290
CrossesRTE I990 Ramp
Location1.0 MI NW JCT Rt 263+290I
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates42.99727, -78.80756
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,953 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I290 over RTE I990 Ramp built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE I290 over RTE I990 Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I290 over RTE I990 Ramp carry?

About 51,953 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I290 over RTE I990 Ramp?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I290 over RTE I990 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.