US Bridges

RTE I190 over Ny 957A Niagara River

Fair

Erie County, New York · Int Exit 21 on 190I · Structure no. 000000005045752

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
4,048 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
18,886
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Ny 957A Niagara River is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying RTE I190 over Ny 957A Niagara River in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 18,886 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,165 by 2041. The structure is 4,048 ft (1,233.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesNy 957A Niagara River
LocationInt Exit 21 on 190I
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06363, -78.9906
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,048 ft (1,233.8 m)
Longest span500 ft (152.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,886 (2018)
Projected traffic21,165 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$112.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Ny 957A Niagara River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE I190 over Ny 957A Niagara River 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Ny 957A Niagara River carry?

About 18,886 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over Ny 957A Niagara River?

The structure is 4,048 ft (1,233.8 m) long with a longest span of 500 ft (152.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Ny 957A Niagara River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.