US Bridges

RTE I990 over RTE 952T

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI N Int I990 & I290 · Structure no. 000000001072631

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I990 over RTE 952T is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I990 over RTE 952T in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 26,090 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I990
CrossesRTE 952T
Location1.5 MI N Int I990 & I290
RouteInterstate 990
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01831, -78.79906
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,090 (2013)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$11.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I990 over RTE 952T built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I990 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 I990 over RTE 952T carry?

About 26,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I990 over RTE 952T?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I990 over RTE 952T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.