US Bridges

RTE I190 over RTE 104

Fair

Niagara County, New York · JCT Rt 104 + I-190 · Structure no. 000000005036329

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,480
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

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, 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 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 13,480 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,614 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I190
CrossesRTE 104
LocationJCT Rt 104 + I-190
RouteInterstate 190
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15229, -79.03836
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,480 (2019)
Projected traffic13,614 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.3 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.

What condition is RTE I190 over RTE 104 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I190 over RTE 104 carry?

About 13,480 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I190 over RTE 104?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I190 over RTE 104?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.