US Bridges

Kelsey RD over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 2.5 MI W Exit 48 of I90 · Structure no. 000000005315660

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
277 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
834
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Kelsey RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelsey RD over 90IX RTE I90 in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 834 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2041. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKelsey RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location2.5 MI W Exit 48 of I90
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01664, -78.25049
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic834 (2021)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelsey RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Kelsey RD 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 Kelsey RD over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 834 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kelsey RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kelsey RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.