US Bridges

RTE 990 over RTE I990 990I 990I53011

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.7 MI N JCT I290 & SH263 · Structure no. 000000001071880

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
440 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,179
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 990 over RTE I990 990I 990I53011 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 990 over RTE I990 990I 990I53011 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 52,179 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,051 by 2033. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 990
CrossesRTE I990 990I 990I53011
Location1.7 MI N JCT I290 & SH263
RouteInterstate 990
Coordinates43.00768, -78.80374
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,179 (2013)
Projected traffic73,051 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 990 over RTE I990 990I 990I53011 built?

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

What condition is RTE 990 over RTE I990 990I 990I53011 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 990 over RTE I990 990I 990I53011 carry?

About 52,179 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 990 over RTE I990 990I 990I53011?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 990 over RTE I990 990I 990I53011?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.