US Bridges

RTE I90 over 90IX WB on Ramp Exit 48A

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 0.5 MI SW JCT RTE 77&I90 · Structure no. 000000005516879

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,540
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over 90IX WB on Ramp Exit 48A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over 90IX WB on Ramp Exit 48A in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 197 ft (60 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I90
Crosses90IX WB on Ramp Exit 48A
Location0.5 MI SW JCT RTE 77&I90
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.00369, -78.41252
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 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$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over 90IX WB on Ramp Exit 48A built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE I90 over 90IX WB on Ramp Exit 48A 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over 90IX WB on Ramp Exit 48A carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over 90IX WB on Ramp Exit 48A?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over 90IX WB on Ramp Exit 48A?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.