US Bridges

RTE 15 over 90IX RTE I90

Poor

Monroe County, New York · JCT Rts 15&NYS Thruway · Structure no. 000000001011530

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,050
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 15 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 15 over 90IX RTE I90 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 18,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,927 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT Rts 15&NYS Thruway
RouteState Highway 15
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04751, -77.65803
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,050 (2019)
Projected traffic21,927 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is RTE 15 over 90IX 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 15 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 18,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.