US Bridges

RTE 46 over 90 Ix RTE I90

Poor

Madison County, New York · 0.3 MI S JCT Rts 316 + 46 · Structure no. 000000005025670

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,991
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 46 over 90 Ix RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 46 over 90 Ix RTE I90 in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1954, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,277 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 46
Crosses90 Ix RTE I90
Location0.3 MI S JCT Rts 316 + 46
RouteState Highway 46
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1105, -75.66488
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,991 (2020)
Projected traffic7,277 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 46 over 90 Ix RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is RTE 46 over 90 Ix RTE I90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 46 over 90 Ix RTE I90 carry?

About 5,991 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 46 over 90 Ix RTE I90?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 46 over 90 Ix RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.