US Bridges

RTE I90 over Cowaselon Creek

Poor

Madison County, New York · 0.9 M E I-90 Exit 34 · Structure no. 000000005512842

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,647
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Cowaselon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Cowaselon Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 15,647 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,404 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCowaselon Creek
Location0.9 M E I-90 Exit 34
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09964, -75.73124
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,647 (2020)
Projected traffic17,404 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Cowaselon Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE I90 over Cowaselon Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Cowaselon Creek carry?

About 15,647 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Cowaselon Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Cowaselon Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.