US Bridges

RTE I290 over RTE 952T

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.7 MI NW Int RTS263+I290 · Structure no. 000000001072602

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,868
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I290 over RTE 952T is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I290 over RTE 952T 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 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 48,868 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,766 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I290
CrossesRTE 952T
Location1.7 MI NW Int RTS263+I290
RouteInterstate 290
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99325, -78.80267
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,868 (2020)
Projected traffic54,766 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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$9.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I290 over RTE 952T built?

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

What condition is RTE I290 over RTE 952T 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I290 over RTE 952T carry?

About 48,868 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I290 over RTE 952T?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I290 over RTE 952T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.