US Bridges

RTE I190 over Austin ST

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.0 Mi.Nw JCT.I190 & 198 · Structure no. 000000005512649

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73,434
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Austin ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over Austin ST in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I190
CrossesAustin ST
Location2.0 Mi.Nw JCT.I190 & 198
RouteInterstate 190
Coordinates42.93781, -78.90519
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

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$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Austin ST built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE I190 over Austin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Austin ST carry?

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

How long is RTE I190 over Austin ST?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Austin ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.