US Bridges

George Urban Blvd over 90IX RTE I90

Poor

Erie County, New York · 3.0 MI N JCT I90 <rte 130 · Structure no. 000000005512010

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,188
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

George Urban Blvd over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Urban Blvd over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,188 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,590 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGeorge Urban Blvd
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location3.0 MI N JCT I90 <rte 130
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.91884, -78.76634
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,188 (2021)
Projected traffic7,590 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was George Urban Blvd over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is George Urban Blvd over 90IX RTE I90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does George Urban Blvd over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 7,188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is George Urban Blvd over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns George Urban Blvd over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.