US Bridges

RTE I190 over Erie Lack RR (abd)

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.9 MI Wnw JCT RTSI190<16 · Structure no. 000000005512259

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,601
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Erie Lack RR (abd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over Erie Lack RR (abd) 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 70,601 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,122 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 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
CrossesErie Lack RR (abd)
Location2.9 MI Wnw JCT RTSI190<16
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8717, -78.84853
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,601 (2020)
Projected traffic79,122 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$12.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Erie Lack RR (abd) built?

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

What condition is RTE I190 over Erie Lack RR (abd) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Erie Lack RR (abd) carry?

About 70,601 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over Erie Lack RR (abd)?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Erie Lack RR (abd)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.