US Bridges

RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.5 Mi.S JCT.I90 & RT.130 · Structure no. 000000005512059

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,027 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
114,760
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern RR in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 114,760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,611 by 2041. The structure is 1,027 ft (313 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.5 Mi.S JCT.I90 & RT.130
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89343, -78.76746
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,027 ft (313 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,760 (2019)
Projected traffic128,611 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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$68.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 114,760 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 1,027 ft (313 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.