US Bridges

RTE I90 over 90 Ix RTE I90 190IX SB

Fair

Erie County, New York · .3 MI SW JCT I90 & SH 240 · Structure no. 000000005516240

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,986
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over 90 Ix RTE I90 190IX SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over 90 Ix RTE I90 190IX SB in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1957, 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 23,986 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,881 by 2041. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
Crosses90 Ix RTE I90 190IX SB
Location.3 MI SW JCT I90 & SH 240
RouteInterstate 90
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87467, -78.78815
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,986 (2016)
Projected traffic26,881 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over 90 Ix RTE I90 190IX SB built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over 90 Ix RTE I90 190IX SB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over 90 Ix RTE I90 190IX SB carry?

About 23,986 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over 90 Ix RTE I90 190IX SB?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over 90 Ix RTE I90 190IX SB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.