US Bridges

RTE I990 over RTE 952T

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI N Int I990 & I290 · Structure no. 000000001072632

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,017
2021 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 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 24,017 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,916 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I990
CrossesRTE 952T
Location1.5 MI N Int I990 & I290
RouteInterstate 990
Coordinates43.01761, -78.79906
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,017 (2021)
Projected traffic26,916 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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$9.3 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 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 May 2023.

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

About 24,017 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I990 over RTE 952T?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I990 over RTE 952T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.