US Bridges

North Creek Road over 90IX RTE I90

Poor

Erie County, New York · 3.0 Mi.Ne of I-90 Int 57A · Structure no. 000000005512420

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
357 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

North Creek Road over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Creek Road 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2041. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Creek Road
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location3.0 Mi.Ne of I-90 Int 57A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69629, -78.92694
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2021)
Projected traffic424 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Creek Road over 90IX RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is North Creek Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does North Creek Road over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Creek Road over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Creek Road over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.