US Bridges

RTE I190 over Stony Point Ext. Shorel

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rt 266 + 324 S.B. · Structure no. 000000005043981

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
3,437 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,687
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Stony Point Ext. Shorel is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE I190 over Stony Point Ext. Shorel in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 90 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 34,687 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks. The structure is 3,437 ft (1,047.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I190
CrossesStony Point Ext. Shorel
LocationJCT Rt 266 + 324 S.B.
RouteInterstate 190
Coordinates42.99577, -78.93246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+24 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length3,437 ft (1,047.6 m)
Longest span600 ft (182.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,687 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
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$114.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Stony Point Ext. Shorel built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE I190 over Stony Point Ext. Shorel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Stony Point Ext. Shorel carry?

About 34,687 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over Stony Point Ext. Shorel?

The structure is 3,437 ft (1,047.6 m) long with a longest span of 600 ft (182.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Stony Point Ext. Shorel?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.