US Bridges

RTE 90 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.5 MI S JCT I90/RIDGE RD · Structure no. 000000005512132

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,846
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 90 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 90 over Norfolk Southern RR in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,846 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,361 by 2041. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 90
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.5 MI S JCT I90/RIDGE RD
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.81964, -78.79111
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,846 (2017)
Projected traffic23,361 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
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$18 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 90 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 90 over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 90 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 20,846 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 90 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 90 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.