US Bridges

RTE 90 over 90IX RTE I90

Poor

Cayuga County, New York · JCT SH 90 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001034450

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,156
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 90 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 90 over 90IX RTE I90 in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,156 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,418 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 90
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT SH 90 & I90
RouteState Highway 90
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0075, -76.70109
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,156 (2021)
Projected traffic4,418 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 90 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 90 over 90IX RTE I90 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 November 2024.

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

About 3,156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 90 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 90 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.