US Bridges

RTE I990 over CR299

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.6MI W RT263 & COUNTY299 · Structure no. 000000001074392

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,753
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I990 over CR299 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I990 over CR299 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 16,753 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,774 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I990
CrossesCR299
Location0.6MI W RT263 & COUNTY299
RouteInterstate 990
Coordinates43.03481, -78.75967
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I990 over CR299 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I990 over CR299 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I990 over CR299 carry?

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

How long is RTE I990 over CR299?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I990 over CR299?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.