US Bridges

Vallance Road over 490I490I41011002 RTE I4

Fair

Genesee County, New York · N of Exit 47 - I90/I490 · Structure no. 000000001048540

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,779
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vallance Road over 490I490I41011002 RTE I4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vallance Road over 490I490I41011002 RTE I4 in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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 3,779 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,291 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVallance Road
Crosses490I490I41011002 RTE I4
LocationN of Exit 47 - I90/I490
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.03472, -77.96392
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,779 (2021)
Projected traffic5,291 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vallance Road over 490I490I41011002 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Vallance Road over 490I490I41011002 RTE I4 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Vallance Road over 490I490I41011002 RTE I4 carry?

About 3,779 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Vallance Road over 490I490I41011002 RTE I4?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vallance Road over 490I490I41011002 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.