US Bridges

N Main ST over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 3.1 MI W 90I Exit 40 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005510360

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
588
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

N Main ST over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Main ST over 90IX RTE I90 in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 72 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 588 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2037. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Main ST
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location3.1 MI W 90I Exit 40 Ramp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04479, -76.62141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2017)
Projected traffic823 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Main ST over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is N Main ST over 90IX RTE I90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does N Main ST over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Main ST over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Main ST over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.