US Bridges

RTE 90 over Paines Creek

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 8.9 MI S JCT SH90 & SH326 · Structure no. 000000001034430

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,334
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 90 over Paines Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 90 over Paines Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,334 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,865 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 90
CrossesPaines Creek
Location8.9 MI S JCT SH90 & SH326
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates42.73769, -76.70268
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,334 (2018)
Projected traffic1,865 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 90 over Paines Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 90 over Paines 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 90 over Paines Creek carry?

About 1,334 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 90 over Paines Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 90 over Paines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.