US Bridges

RTE I90 over Abbott RD

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.0 MI SW JCT I90<RTE 219 · Structure no. 000000005512149

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,691
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Abbott RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Abbott RD in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1958, 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 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesAbbott RD
Location1.0 MI SW JCT I90<RTE 219
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.81095, -78.79919
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,691 (2017)
Projected traffic46,723 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$12.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Abbott RD built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Abbott RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Abbott RD carry?

About 41,691 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Abbott RD?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Abbott RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.