US Bridges

RTE I990 over Chestnut Ridge RD

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI W JCT Rts 290I+263 · Structure no. 000000001071872

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,230
2021 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 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 27,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,516 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 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 W JCT Rts 290I+263
RouteInterstate 990
Coordinates43.0043, -78.8028
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,230 (2021)
Projected traffic30,516 by 2041
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 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 March 2023.

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

About 27,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I990 over Chestnut Ridge RD?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I990 over Chestnut Ridge RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.