US Bridges

CR 3 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Madison County, New York · 6.2 MI W JCT I90<INT 34 · Structure no. 000000005512750

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,569
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 3 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3 over 90IX RTE I90 in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,569 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,679 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 3
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location6.2 MI W JCT I90<INT 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.09523, -75.87239
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,569 (2018)
Projected traffic2,679 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 2,569 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.