US Bridges

RTE 36 over RTE I490

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT RTS36+EB I490 · Structure no. 000000001023770

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,702
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over RTE I490 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 36 over RTE I490 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 3,702 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,861 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesRTE I490
LocationJCT RTS36+EB I490
RouteState Highway 36
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09299, -77.88466
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,702 (2018)
Projected traffic3,861 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over RTE I490 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE 36 over RTE I490 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over RTE I490 carry?

About 3,702 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over RTE I490?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over RTE I490?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.