US Bridges

Whitehaven RD over 190IX RTE I190

Poor

Erie County, New York · 2.0 MI NW JCT I190<S Pkwy · Structure no. 000000005512720

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,476
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Whitehaven RD over 190IX RTE I190 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitehaven RD over 190IX RTE I190 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,476 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,012 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWhitehaven RD
Crosses190IX RTE I190
Location2.0 MI NW JCT I190<S Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02155, -78.97429
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,476 (2019)
Projected traffic8,012 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehaven RD over 190IX RTE I190 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehaven RD over 190IX RTE I190 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Whitehaven RD over 190IX RTE I190 carry?

About 6,476 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Whitehaven RD over 190IX RTE I190?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehaven RD over 190IX RTE I190?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.