US Bridges

RTE I90 over RTE 240

Good

Erie County, New York · JCT S.H.240 & I90 · Structure no. 000000005042639

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111,093
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over RTE 240 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 240 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111,093 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,501 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRTE 240
LocationJCT S.H.240 & I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8764, -78.78478
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,093 (2020)
Projected traffic124,501 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over RTE 240 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over RTE 240 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 I90 over RTE 240 carry?

About 111,093 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over RTE 240?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 240?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.