US Bridges

Gunville RD over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Erie County, New York · 8.7 MI W JCT I90 < RTE 78 · Structure no. 000000005511860

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,091
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gunville RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gunville RD over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 8,091 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,327 by 2036. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGunville RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location8.7 MI W JCT I90 < RTE 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94834, -78.63243
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,091 (2016)
Projected traffic11,327 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gunville RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Gunville 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gunville RD over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 8,091 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gunville RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gunville RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.