US Bridges

RTE I90 over Wehrle DR

Fair

Erie County, New York · 5.3 MI W JCT I90 < RTE 78 · Structure no. 000000005511929

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,352
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Wehrle DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Wehrle DR in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 44,352 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,705 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesWehrle DR
Location5.3 MI W JCT I90 < RTE 78
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95106, -78.73716
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.4 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Wehrle DR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE I90 over Wehrle DR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Wehrle DR carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Wehrle DR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Wehrle DR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.