US Bridges

RTE 90 over Big Salmon Creek

Good

Cayuga County, New York · .5 MI W JCT SH 90 & SH 38 · Structure no. 000000001034410

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
901
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 90 over Big Salmon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 90 over Big Salmon Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 901 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,259 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 90
CrossesBig Salmon Creek
Location.5 MI W JCT SH 90 & SH 38
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates42.66773, -76.53792
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2018)
Projected traffic1,259 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 90 over Big Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 90 over Big Salmon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 90 over Big Salmon Creek carry?

About 901 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 90 over Big Salmon Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 90 over Big Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.