US Bridges

RTE 179 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Erie County, New York · Mile Strip Road Rt. 179 · Structure no. 000000005512490

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
271 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,394
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 179 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 179 over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 26,394 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,518 by 2041. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 179
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationMile Strip Road Rt. 179
RouteState Highway 179
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78982, -78.81659
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,394 (2020)
Projected traffic26,518 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$13.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 179 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 179 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 179 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 26,394 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 179 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 179 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.