US Bridges

RTE 950E over RTE I190 Relief

Fair

Erie County, New York · Exit N7 of I190 · Structure no. 00000000552015G

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
714 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
33,078
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 950E over RTE I190 Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 950E over RTE I190 Relief in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 33,078 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,233 by 2041. The structure is 714 ft (217.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 950E
CrossesRTE I190 Relief
LocationExit N7 of I190
RouteInterstate 950E
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8834, -78.88319
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length714 ft (217.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,078 (2020)
Projected traffic33,233 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 950E over RTE I190 Relief built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE 950E over RTE I190 Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 950E over RTE I190 Relief carry?

About 33,078 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 950E over RTE I190 Relief?

The structure is 714 ft (217.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 950E over RTE I190 Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.