US Bridges

RTE 237 over 90IX RTE I90

Good

Genesee County, New York · JCT Rts 237 & Nys Thruway · Structure no. 000000001042340

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,646
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 237 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 237 over 90IX RTE I90 in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,646 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 237
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT Rts 237 & Nys Thruway
RouteState Highway 237
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02257, -78.06589
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,646 (2021)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 237 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 237 over 90IX RTE I90 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 237 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 1,646 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE 237 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 237 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.