US Bridges

RTE I90 over RTE 5

Fair

Genesee County, New York · JCT Rts 5 & I90 Pembroke · Structure no. 000000001001679

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,540
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over RTE 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 5 in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 71 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 40,540 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,726 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRTE 5
LocationJCT Rts 5 & I90 Pembroke
RouteInterstate 90
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99505, -78.42709
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,540 (2020)
Projected traffic49,726 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over RTE 5 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE I90 over RTE 5 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over RTE 5 carry?

About 40,540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over RTE 5?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 5?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.