US Bridges

RTE 590 over RTE 940C

Poor

Monroe County, New York · JCT S H 590 & CO Road 241 · Structure no. 000000001014842

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,489
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 590 over RTE 940C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 590 over RTE 940C in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 7,489 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,811 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 590
CrossesRTE 940C
LocationJCT S H 590 & CO Road 241
RouteState Highway 590
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20466, -77.54856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,489 (2021)
Projected traffic7,811 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 590 over RTE 940C built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is RTE 590 over RTE 940C 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 590 over RTE 940C carry?

About 7,489 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 590 over RTE 940C?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 590 over RTE 940C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.