US Bridges

RTE I90 over Indian Church RD Norfol

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.0 MI N JCT I90 <rte 400 · Structure no. 000000005512099

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
525 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
131,277
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Indian Church RD Norfol is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Indian Church RD Norfol in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 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 131,277 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,122 by 2041. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesIndian Church RD Norfol
Location1.0 MI N JCT I90 <rte 400
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.85462, -78.79084
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.7 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131,277 (2018)
Projected traffic147,122 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$49 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Indian Church RD Norfol built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE I90 over Indian Church RD Norfol 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Indian Church RD Norfol carry?

About 131,277 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Indian Church RD Norfol?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Indian Church RD Norfol?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.