US Bridges

RTE I190 over Ny 16

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rt 16 + I-90 · Structure no. 000000005011959

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,689
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Ny 16 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over Ny 16 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 years old, older 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 56,689 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,531 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesNy 16
LocationJCT Rt 16 + I-90
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86802, -78.82776
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,689 (2020)
Projected traffic63,531 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$19.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Ny 16 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE I190 over Ny 16 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Ny 16 carry?

About 56,689 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over Ny 16?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Ny 16?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.