US Bridges

RTE 324 over 190IX RTE I190

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.4 MI S Int 20 on I-90 · Structure no. 000000005045780

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,799
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 324 over 190IX RTE I190 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 324 over 190IX RTE I190 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 71 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 5,799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,175 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 324
Crosses190IX RTE I190
Location0.4 MI S Int 20 on I-90
RouteCounty Highway 324
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0486, -78.99034
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,799 (2019)
Projected traffic7,175 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 324 over 190IX RTE I190 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 324 over 190IX RTE I190 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 324 over 190IX RTE I190 carry?

About 5,799 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 324 over 190IX RTE I190?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 324 over 190IX RTE I190?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.