US Bridges

RTE I190 over Smith ST

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.4 MI Wnw JCT RTSI190<16 · Structure no. 000000005512249

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,744
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Smith ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over Smith ST in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 5 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 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesSmith ST
Location2.4 MI Wnw JCT RTSI190<16
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87073, -78.84525
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,744 (2020)
Projected traffic84,886 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
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$11.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Smith ST built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE I190 over Smith 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Smith ST carry?

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

How long is RTE I190 over Smith ST?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Smith ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.