US Bridges

RTE I90 over Ellicott Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 4.7 Mi.W.Of I90 & RT.78 · Structure no. 000000005511919

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,352
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Ellicott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Ellicott Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 44,352 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,705 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 113 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesEllicott Creek
Location4.7 Mi.W.Of I90 & RT.78
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95065, -78.73217
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,352 (2017)
Projected traffic49,705 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$11.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Ellicott Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE I90 over Ellicott Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Ellicott Creek carry?

About 44,352 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Ellicott Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Ellicott Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.