US Bridges

RTE I190 over Burnt Ship Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI S Int 21 on I-90 · Structure no. 000000005045762

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,265
2020 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 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,265 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,194 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 47 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
Coordinates43.05941, -78.99036
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 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 width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,265 (2020)
Projected traffic27,194 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Burnt Ship Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I190 over Burnt Ship Creek 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 August 2024.

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

About 24,265 vehicles per day (2020 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Burnt Ship Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.