US Bridges

Gowans RD over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.1 Mi.E of Angola · Structure no. 000000005512360

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
336 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gowans RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gowans RD over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2039. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGowans RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location2.1 Mi.E of Angola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64154, -78.98181
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2019)
Projected traffic351 by 2039
Trucks6%
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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gowans RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Gowans RD over 90IX RTE I90 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 October 2024.

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

About 251 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gowans RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gowans RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.