US Bridges

Crittenden RD over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Erie County, New York · .7 MI W JCT I90 & Erie Cl · Structure no. 000000005511640

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,187
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Crittenden RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crittenden RD over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 2,187 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrittenden RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location.7 MI W JCT I90 & Erie Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.98258, -78.47786
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,187 (2021)
Projected traffic2,208 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crittenden RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Crittenden RD over 90IX RTE I90 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 Crittenden RD over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 2,187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crittenden RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Crittenden RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.