US Bridges

RTE I90 over Canastota Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 0.65 MI W 90I Ex. 34 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005513110

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,041
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Canastota Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Canastota 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 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 35,041 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,374 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCanastota Creek
Location0.65 MI W 90I Ex. 34 Ramp
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0901, -75.75953
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,041 (2020)
Projected traffic40,374 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Canastota Creek built?

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

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

About 35,041 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Canastota Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over Canastota Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.