US Bridges

90IX Exit 57 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Erie County, New York · Exit 57 of I90 · Structure no. 000000005512460

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,232
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

90IX Exit 57 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 90IX Exit 57 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries90IX Exit 57 Ramp
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationExit 57 of I90
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.74409, -78.83955
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2016)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 90IX Exit 57 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is 90IX Exit 57 Ramp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 90IX Exit 57 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 90IX Exit 57 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 90IX Exit 57 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.