RTE 90 over Fall Creek
PoorCayuga County, New York · 8.1 MI SE JCT Rts 90 + 38 · Structure no. 000000001034390
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,756
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 90 over Fall Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 90 over Fall Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 92 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,756 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,853 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 90 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is RTE 90 over Fall Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 90 over Fall Creek carry?
About 2,756 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 90 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 90 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.