US Bridges

RTE 38 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · JCT SH 38 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001024300

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,481
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 38 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 38 over 90IX RTE I90 in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,468 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 38
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT SH 38 & I90
RouteState Highway 38
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.03917, -76.63157
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,481 (2018)
Projected traffic3,468 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 38 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 38 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 38 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 2,481 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 38 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 38 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.