US Bridges

RTE I990 over Chestnut Ridge RD

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI N JCT Rts 290I+263 · Structure no. 000000001071871

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,546
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I990 over Chestnut Ridge RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I990 over Chestnut Ridge RD in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1983, 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 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 25,546 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I990
CrossesChestnut Ridge RD
Location1.5 MI N JCT Rts 290I+263
RouteInterstate 990
Coordinates43.00443, -78.80377
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,546 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
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 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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I990 over Chestnut Ridge RD built?

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

What condition is RTE I990 over Chestnut Ridge RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I990 over Chestnut Ridge RD carry?

About 25,546 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I990 over Chestnut Ridge RD?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I990 over Chestnut Ridge RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.