US Bridges

RTE I190 over Babcock ST

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI W JCT Rts I190< 16 · Structure no. 000000005512219

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,744
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Babcock ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over Babcock ST 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 75,744 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,886 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesBabcock ST
Location1.1 MI W JCT Rts I190< 16
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86894, -78.83543
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,744 (2020)
Projected traffic84,886 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Babcock ST built?

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

What condition is RTE I190 over Babcock ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Babcock ST carry?

About 75,744 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over Babcock ST?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Babcock ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.