US Bridges

RTE I990 over Audubon Parkway

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.8 MI W JCT Rts 990I&270 · Structure no. 000000001072661

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,759
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I990 over Audubon Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I990 over Audubon Parkway 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 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 19,759 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I990
CrossesAudubon Parkway
Location0.8 MI W JCT Rts 990I&270
RouteInterstate 990
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02574, -78.78239
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,759 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I990 over Audubon Parkway built?

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

What condition is RTE I990 over Audubon Parkway 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 Audubon Parkway carry?

About 19,759 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I990 over Audubon Parkway?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I990 over Audubon Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.