US Bridges

RTE I190 over Hamilton ST

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.7 MI NW JCT I190 < 198 · Structure no. 000000005512639

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73,434
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Hamilton ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over Hamilton 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 73,434 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,297 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesHamilton ST
Location1.7 MI NW JCT I190 < 198
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93593, -78.90423
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,434 (2020)
Projected traffic82,297 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free 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$8.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Hamilton ST carry?

About 73,434 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over Hamilton ST?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Hamilton ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.