US Bridges

RTE I190 over Black Rock Harbor RD CO

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.4 Mi.Nn JCT.I190 & 198 · Structure no. 000000005512679

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,132
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Black Rock Harbor RD CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over Black Rock Harbor RD CO 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 62,132 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,631 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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
CrossesBlack Rock Harbor RD CO
Location3.4 Mi.Nn JCT.I190 & 198
RouteInterstate 190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94506, -78.9086
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,132 (2020)
Projected traffic69,631 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Black Rock Harbor RD CO built?

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

What condition is RTE I190 over Black Rock Harbor RD CO 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Black Rock Harbor RD CO carry?

About 62,132 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over Black Rock Harbor RD CO?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Black Rock Harbor RD CO?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.