RTE I90 over RTE 20 Rush Creek
FairErie County, New York · JCT US 20 & I90 · Structure no. 000000005015472
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 256 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,745
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I90 over RTE 20 Rush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 20 Rush Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 68 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 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 15,745 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,645 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I90 over RTE 20 Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is RTE I90 over RTE 20 Rush Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I90 over RTE 20 Rush Creek carry?
About 15,745 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is RTE I90 over RTE 20 Rush Creek?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 20 Rush Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.