US Bridges

RTE 990 over 290I 290I53011058 RTE I

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1 MI NW JCT SH 263 & I290 · Structure no. 000000001071860

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
462 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,460
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 990 over 290I 290I53011058 RTE I is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 990 over 290I 290I53011058 RTE I 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 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 54,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,033 by 2041. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 990
Crosses290I 290I53011058 RTE I
Location1 MI NW JCT SH 263 & I290
RouteInterstate 990
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99747, -78.80818
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span239 ft (72.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,460 (2021)
Projected traffic61,033 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$13 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 990 over 290I 290I53011058 RTE I built?

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

What condition is RTE 990 over 290I 290I53011058 RTE I 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 990 over 290I 290I53011058 RTE I carry?

About 54,460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 990 over 290I 290I53011058 RTE I?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 239 ft (72.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 990 over 290I 290I53011058 RTE I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.