US Bridges

Bedell RD over 190IX RTE I190

PoorPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 1.3 MI S JCT Wr PKWY<I190 · Structure no. 000000005516270

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,089
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bedell RD over 190IX RTE I190 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bedell RD over 190IX RTE I190 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,089 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBedell RD
Crosses190IX RTE I190
Location1.3 MI S JCT Wr PKWY<I190
Coordinates43.03604, -78.98426
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,089 (2020)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bedell RD over 190IX RTE I190 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Bedell 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 July 2024.

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

About 1,089 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bedell RD over 190IX RTE I190?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bedell RD over 190IX RTE I190?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.