US Bridges

RTE I90 over Black Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · JCT RTE I90 & Black Creek · Structure no. 000000005516911

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,909
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 18,909 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,472 by 2034. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationJCT RTE I90 & Black Creek
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.01856, -78.08087
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
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,909 (2014)
Projected traffic26,472 by 2034
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is RTE I90 over Black Creek 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 RTE I90 over Black Creek carry?

About 18,909 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Black Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.