US Bridges

RTE I190 over Busti Ave. Access CSX R

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI Sse Peace Bridge · Structure no. 000000005512589

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,564
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Busti Ave. Access CSX R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over Busti Ave. Access CSX R in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 77,564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,925 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesBusti Ave. Access CSX R
Location1.2 MI Sse Peace Bridge
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90264, -78.90082
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,564 (2020)
Projected traffic86,925 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
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$25.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Busti Ave. Access CSX R built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE I190 over Busti Ave. Access CSX R 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Busti Ave. Access CSX R carry?

About 77,564 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over Busti Ave. Access CSX R?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Busti Ave. Access CSX R?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.