US Bridges

RTE I90 over Crane Brook

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · .1MI NE JCT I90<31 on I90 · Structure no. 000000005510389

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,507
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Crane Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Crane Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1953, 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 30,507 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,198 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCrane Brook
Location.1MI NE JCT I90<31 on I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01835, -76.68326
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Crane Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Crane Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Crane Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Crane Brook?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Crane Brook?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.