US Bridges

RTE I190 over Peabody ST

Poor

Erie County, New York · 1.7 MI Wnw JCT RTSI190<16 · Structure no. 000000005512229

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

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Peabody ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over Peabody 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 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 75,744 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,886 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 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
CrossesPeabody ST
Location1.7 MI Wnw JCT RTSI190<16
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86968, -78.83958
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 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$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Peabody 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 Peabody ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Peabody ST carry?

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

How long is RTE I190 over Peabody ST?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Peabody ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.