US Bridges

RTE I190 over US 62 Norfolk Southern

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.9 MI E JCT Rts I190< 16 · Structure no. 000000005512199

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
939 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
56,689
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over US 62 Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over US 62 Norfolk Southern in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 56,689 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,531 by 2041. The structure is 939 ft (286.2 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesUS 62 Norfolk Southern
Location0.9 MI E JCT Rts I190< 16
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86901, -78.82117
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length939 ft (286.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,689 (2020)
Projected traffic63,531 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$62.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over US 62 Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE I190 over US 62 Norfolk Southern 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over US 62 Norfolk Southern carry?

About 56,689 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over US 62 Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 939 ft (286.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over US 62 Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.