US Bridges

RTE 34 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · JCT of Rts 34 + I-90 · Structure no. 000000001023360

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,797
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 34 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 34 over 90IX RTE I90 in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 11,797 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,198 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 34
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT of Rts 34 + I-90
RouteState Highway 34
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06209, -76.55938
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,797 (2021)
Projected traffic12,198 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 34 over 90IX RTE I90 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 34 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 11,797 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 34 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 34 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.