US Bridges

RTE 90IX over 90IX RTE I90 290IX EB

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI SW JCT I90 & SH277 · Structure no. 000000005511960

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,871
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 90IX over 90IX RTE I90 290IX EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 90IX over 90IX RTE I90 290IX EB 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 35,871 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,200 by 2041. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 90IX
Crosses90IX RTE I90 290IX EB
Location1.5 MI SW JCT I90 & SH277
RouteInterstate 90IX
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94989, -78.76297
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,871 (2015)
Projected traffic40,200 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 90IX over 90IX RTE I90 290IX EB built?

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

What condition is RTE 90IX over 90IX RTE I90 290IX EB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 90IX over 90IX RTE I90 290IX EB carry?

About 35,871 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 90IX over 90IX RTE I90 290IX EB?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 90IX over 90IX RTE I90 290IX EB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.