RTE I90 over Smoke Creek
FairErie County, New York · 1.7 MI N JCT I90 <rte 219 · Structure no. 000000005512129
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41,691
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I90 over Smoke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Smoke Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 67 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 41,691 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,723 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 136 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I90 over Smoke Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is RTE I90 over Smoke Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I90 over Smoke Creek carry?
About 41,691 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is RTE I90 over Smoke Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I90 over Smoke Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.