US Bridges

Porter Ave Ramp P over 190IX NB Off Ramp N to

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.3 MI Sse of Peace Bridg · Structure no. 000000005512570

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,835
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Porter Ave Ramp P over 190IX NB Off Ramp N to is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porter Ave Ramp P over 190IX NB Off Ramp N to in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 9,835 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,022 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPorter Ave Ramp P
Crosses190IX NB Off Ramp N to
Location1.3 MI Sse of Peace Bridg
RouteInterstate 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89944, -78.89829
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,835 (2019)
Projected traffic11,022 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Porter Ave Ramp P over 190IX NB Off Ramp N to built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Porter Ave Ramp P over 190IX NB Off Ramp N to 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 2023.

How much traffic does Porter Ave Ramp P over 190IX NB Off Ramp N to carry?

About 9,835 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Porter Ave Ramp P over 190IX NB Off Ramp N to?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Porter Ave Ramp P over 190IX NB Off Ramp N to?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.