US Bridges

Main and Pearl ST over Skyway Ramp "b" to 190IX

Poor

Erie County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts I190 5 · Structure no. 000000002263940

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,036
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Main and Pearl ST over Skyway Ramp "b" to 190IX is a steel frame carrying Main and Pearl ST over Skyway Ramp "b" to 190IX in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,036 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 494 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMain and Pearl ST
CrossesSkyway Ramp "b" to 190IX
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts I190 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87934, -78.87793
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width494 ft (150.6 m)
Roadway width433 ft (132.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2019)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$25.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main and Pearl ST over Skyway Ramp "b" to 190IX built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main and Pearl ST over Skyway Ramp "b" to 190IX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Main and Pearl ST over Skyway Ramp "b" to 190IX carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main and Pearl ST over Skyway Ramp "b" to 190IX?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 494 ft wide.

Who owns Main and Pearl ST over Skyway Ramp "b" to 190IX?

It is owned by the Railroad.