US Bridges

RTE I990 over RTE 270

Good

Erie County, New York · JCT.990I + Audubon Parkwy · Structure no. 000000001072812

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,753
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I990 over RTE 270 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I990 over RTE 270 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 16,753 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,774 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I990
CrossesRTE 270
LocationJCT.990I + Audubon Parkwy
RouteInterstate 990
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02551, -78.76783
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,753 (2021)
Projected traffic18,774 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I990 over RTE 270 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE I990 over RTE 270 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I990 over RTE 270 carry?

About 16,753 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I990 over RTE 270?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I990 over RTE 270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.