US Bridges

RTE I190 over RTE 240

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rts 240 + I-90 · Structure no. 000000005063120

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,230
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over RTE 240 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over RTE 240 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 68 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 16,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,188 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE I190
CrossesRTE 240
LocationJCT Rts 240 + I-90
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8762, -78.78479
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,230 (2019)
Projected traffic18,188 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over RTE 240 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE I190 over RTE 240 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over RTE 240 carry?

About 16,230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over RTE 240?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over RTE 240?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.