US Bridges

Youngs RD over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.8 MI W JCT I90 < RTE 78 · Structure no. 000000005511900

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,092
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Youngs RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Youngs RD over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 72 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 15,092 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,937 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesYoungs RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location3.8 MI W JCT I90 < RTE 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95066, -78.72471
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,092 (2020)
Projected traffic15,937 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Youngs RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

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

About 15,092 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Youngs RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Youngs RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.