US Bridges

Hardpan RD over 90IX RTE I90

Poor

Erie County, New York · 5.2 Mi. NE of I-90 Int 58 · Structure no. 000000005512310

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
345 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardpan RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardpan RD over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2041. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHardpan RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location5.2 Mi. NE of I-90 Int 58
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.60124, -79.03215
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2021)
Projected traffic246 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardpan RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardpan RD over 90IX RTE I90 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hardpan RD over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hardpan RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hardpan RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.