US Bridges

RTE I190 over Van Rensselaer ST

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.3 MI Wnw JCT I190/SH 16 · Structure no. 000000005512269

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

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Van Rensselaer ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over Van Rensselaer 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 70,601 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,122 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 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
CrossesVan Rensselaer ST
Location3.3 MI Wnw JCT I190/SH 16
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87231, -78.85167
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,601 (2020)
Projected traffic79,122 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 Van Rensselaer 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 Van Rensselaer 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Van Rensselaer ST carry?

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

How long is RTE I190 over Van Rensselaer ST?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Van Rensselaer ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.