US Bridges

RTE I90 over Rush Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.9 MI North of Int 57 · Structure no. 000000005512520

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,490
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Rush Creek 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 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 31,490 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,290 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.9 MI North of Int 57
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76733, -78.81802
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,490 (2017)
Projected traffic35,290 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Rush Creek 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 I90 over Rush Creek carry?

About 31,490 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.