US Bridges

Wehrle DR over 90IX RTE I90 90IX EB T

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI SW JCT I90<RTE 277 · Structure no. 000000005511980

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,191
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Wehrle DR over 90IX RTE I90 90IX EB T is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wehrle DR over 90IX RTE I90 90IX EB T 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 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 8,191 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,649 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWehrle DR
Crosses90IX RTE I90 90IX EB T
Location1.5 MI SW JCT I90<RTE 277
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94959, -78.76277
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,191 (2017)
Projected traffic8,649 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wehrle DR over 90IX RTE I90 90IX EB T built?

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

What condition is Wehrle DR over 90IX RTE I90 90IX EB T 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wehrle DR over 90IX RTE I90 90IX EB T carry?

About 8,191 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wehrle DR over 90IX RTE I90 90IX EB T?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Wehrle DR over 90IX RTE I90 90IX EB T?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.