US Bridges

RTE I490 over RTE 390 I490EB to 390 N

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT RTSI490WB+47SB Gates · Structure no. 000000001025811

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,078
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over RTE 390 I490EB to 390 N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over RTE 390 I490EB to 390 N in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 64 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 6,078 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,716 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I490
CrossesRTE 390 I490EB to 390 N
LocationJCT RTSI490WB+47SB Gates
RouteInterstate 490
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15838, -77.68219
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,078 (2018)
Projected traffic8,716 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over RTE 390 I490EB to 390 N built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE I490 over RTE 390 I490EB to 390 N 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over RTE 390 I490EB to 390 N carry?

About 6,078 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over RTE 390 I490EB to 390 N?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over RTE 390 I490EB to 390 N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.