US Bridges

RTE I190 over Packard RD

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rt 190I& 182 · Structure no. 000000001039682

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,741
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I190 over Packard RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I190 over Packard RD 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 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 15,741 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,640 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesPackard RD
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rt 190I& 182
RouteInterstate 190
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10706, -78.98913
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,741 (2019)
Projected traffic17,640 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I190 over Packard RD built?

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

What condition is RTE I190 over Packard RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over Packard RD carry?

About 15,741 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over Packard RD?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over Packard RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.