US Bridges

RTE I490 over RTE I390

Poor

Monroe County, New York · JCT RTSI490EB+47SB Gates · Structure no. 000000001025812

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,981
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over RTE I390 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over RTE I390 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 52,981 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,680 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I490
CrossesRTE I390
LocationJCT RTSI490EB+47SB Gates
RouteInterstate 490
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15631, -77.68178
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,981 (2020)
Projected traffic73,680 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over RTE I390 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE I490 over RTE I390 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over RTE I390 carry?

About 52,981 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over RTE I390?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over RTE I390?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.