US Bridges

RTE 290 over 90IX RTE I90 90IX EB R

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.4 MI SW JCT I90 & SH277 · Structure no. 000000005511970

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,022
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 290 over 90IX RTE I90 90IX EB R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 290 over 90IX RTE I90 90IX EB R in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,022 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,835 by 2041. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 290
Crosses90IX RTE I90 90IX EB R
Location1.4 MI SW JCT I90 & SH277
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates42.94979, -78.76266
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,022 (2020)
Projected traffic16,835 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 290 over 90IX RTE I90 90IX EB R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 15,022 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

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

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.