US Bridges

RTE 266 over 190IX NB Ramp to Ny 266

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI S JCT Rts 266 +325 · Structure no. 000000005043930

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,051
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 266 over 190IX NB Ramp to Ny 266 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 266 over 190IX NB Ramp to Ny 266 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 5,051 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,333 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 266
Crosses190IX NB Ramp to Ny 266
Location1.1 MI S JCT Rts 266 +325
RouteState Highway 266
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95273, -78.90924
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,051 (2020)
Projected traffic5,333 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 266 over 190IX NB Ramp to Ny 266 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 266 over 190IX NB Ramp to Ny 266 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 266 over 190IX NB Ramp to Ny 266 carry?

About 5,051 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 266 over 190IX NB Ramp to Ny 266?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 266 over 190IX NB Ramp to Ny 266?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.