US Bridges

RTE I190 over West Ferry ST

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.6 MI S JCT Rts I190<198 · Structure no. 000000005512609

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,564
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over West Ferry ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over West Ferry ST in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 77,564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,925 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesWest Ferry ST
Location2.6 MI S JCT Rts I190<198
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91518, -78.90151
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 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
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over West Ferry ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE I190 over West Ferry ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over West Ferry ST carry?

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

How long is RTE I190 over West Ferry ST?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over West Ferry ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.