US Bridges

RTE I90 over Cold Spring Brook

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 0.5 MI N of Ex 40 on I90 · Structure no. 000000005510329

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,507
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Cold Spring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Cold Spring Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 years old, older 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 30,507 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,198 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCold Spring Brook
Location0.5 MI N of Ex 40 on I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05993, -76.57012
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,507 (2020)
Projected traffic34,198 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Cold Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE I90 over Cold Spring Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Cold Spring Brook carry?

About 30,507 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Cold Spring Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Cold Spring Brook?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.