US Bridges

RTE I190 over Burnt Ship Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI S Int 21 on I-90 · Structure no. 000000005045761

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,012
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Burnt Ship Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE I190 over Burnt Ship Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1935, 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 28,012 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I190
CrossesBurnt Ship Creek
Location1.1 MI S Int 21 on I-90
RouteInterstate 190
Coordinates43.0594, -78.99061
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,012 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Burnt Ship Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I190 over Burnt Ship 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Burnt Ship Creek carry?

About 28,012 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over Burnt Ship Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Burnt Ship Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.