US Bridges

RTE I190 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.8 MI Wnw JCT RTSI190<16 · Structure no. 000000005512279

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70,601
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over CSX Railroad in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 70,601 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,122 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 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
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3.8 MI Wnw JCT RTSI190<16
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87285, -78.85516
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 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
CrossesRailroad
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$16.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE I190 over CSX Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is RTE I190 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.