US Bridges

RTE I190 over RTE 104

Poor

Niagara County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT Rts 104 & 61 · Structure no. 000000001036319

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,962
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I190 over RTE 104 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over RTE 104 in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 11,962 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,018 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesRTE 104
Location1.1 MI N JCT Rts 104 & 61
RouteState Highway 190
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15058, -79.03795
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,962 (2019)
Projected traffic12,018 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over RTE 104 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE I190 over RTE 104 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 RTE I190 over RTE 104 carry?

About 11,962 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over RTE 104?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over RTE 104?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.