US Bridges

RTE 90 over Canaseraga Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 5.2 MI W 90I Exit 34 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005512762

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,521
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 90 over Canaseraga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 90 over Canaseraga Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 17,521 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,488 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 90
CrossesCanaseraga Creek
Location5.2 MI W 90I Exit 34 Ramp
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09561, -75.84962
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,521 (2020)
Projected traffic19,488 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 90 over Canaseraga Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 90 over Canaseraga 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 90 over Canaseraga Creek carry?

About 17,521 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE 90 over Canaseraga Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns RTE 90 over Canaseraga Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.