US Bridges

Weiss Street over 190IX RTE I190

Poor

Erie County, New York · 1.4 MI W I190 Tollgate · Structure no. 000000005512180

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Weiss Street over 190IX RTE I190 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weiss Street over 190IX RTE I190 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2037. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWeiss Street
Crosses190IX RTE I190
Location1.4 MI W I190 Tollgate
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.876, -78.80852
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2017)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Weiss Street over 190IX RTE I190 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weiss Street over 190IX RTE I190 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Weiss Street over 190IX RTE I190 carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Weiss Street over 190IX RTE I190?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Weiss Street over 190IX RTE I190?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.