US Bridges

90IX Exit 56 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90

Good

Erie County, New York · 3.8 MI North of Int 57 · Structure no. 000000005512500

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,599
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

90IX Exit 56 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 90IX Exit 56 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,599 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Carries90IX Exit 56 Ramp
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location3.8 MI North of Int 57
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.79377, -78.81644
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,599 (2021)
Projected traffic1,791 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 90IX Exit 56 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 90IX Exit 56 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 90IX Exit 56 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 1,599 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 90IX Exit 56 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 90IX Exit 56 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.