US Bridges

RTE 952Q over 90 Ix RTE I90

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI N JCT I90 & SH 130 · Structure no. 000000005512039

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,486
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 952Q over 90 Ix RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 952Q over 90 Ix RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 31,486 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,633 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 952Q
Crosses90 Ix RTE I90
Location1.2 MI N JCT I90 & SH 130
RouteState Highway 952Q
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90913, -78.76676
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,486 (2019)
Projected traffic31,633 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$13.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 952Q over 90 Ix RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 952Q over 90 Ix RTE I90 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 952Q over 90 Ix RTE I90 carry?

About 31,486 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 952Q over 90 Ix RTE I90?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 952Q over 90 Ix RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.