US Bridges

RTE 98 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Genesee County, New York · JCT S.H.98 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001035730

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,840
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 98 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 98 over 90IX RTE I90 in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,953 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 98
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT S.H.98 & I90
RouteState Highway 98
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01817, -78.19216
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,840 (2019)
Projected traffic11,953 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 98 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 98 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 RTE 98 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 9,840 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 98 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 98 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.