US Bridges

RTE I990 over 952T 952T53011011 RTE 9

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT 62 & I-290 · Structure no. 000000001072561

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
456 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,280
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I990 over 952T 952T53011011 RTE 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I990 over 952T 952T53011011 RTE 9 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2041. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I990
Crosses952T 952T53011011 RTE 9
Location1.2 MI E JCT 62 & I-290
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00653, -78.79883
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,280 (2021)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I990 over 952T 952T53011011 RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I990 over 952T 952T53011011 RTE 9 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I990 over 952T 952T53011011 RTE 9 carry?

About 3,280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE I990 over 952T 952T53011011 RTE 9?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I990 over 952T 952T53011011 RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.