US Bridges

RTE 190 over Niagara River Parkway N

Fair

Niagara County, New York · At I190 & Int 104 · Structure no. 000000005068299

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
1,594 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,302
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 190 over Niagara River Parkway N is a steel arch - deck carrying RTE 190 over Niagara River Parkway N in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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 14,302 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,028 by 2041. The structure is 1,594 ft (485.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 190
CrossesNiagara River Parkway N
LocationAt I190 & Int 104
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15276, -79.04188
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,594 ft (485.9 m)
Longest span1,035 ft (315.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,302 (2020)
Projected traffic16,028 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$84.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 190 over Niagara River Parkway N built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE 190 over Niagara River Parkway N 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 190 over Niagara River Parkway N carry?

About 14,302 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RTE 190 over Niagara River Parkway N?

The structure is 1,594 ft (485.9 m) long with a longest span of 1,035 ft (315.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 190 over Niagara River Parkway N?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.