US Bridges

RTE I190 over Girard Avenue

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.4 MI S JCT Rt 190I& 384 · Structure no. 000000001039671

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,074
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Girard Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over Girard Avenue in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 61 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 22,074 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesGirard Avenue
Location0.4 MI S JCT Rt 190I& 384
RouteInterstate 190
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08574, -78.99098
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,074 (2009)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Girard Avenue built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE I190 over Girard Avenue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Girard Avenue carry?

About 22,074 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over Girard Avenue?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Girard Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.