US Bridges

RTE I490 over RTE I390 RTE I490

Poor

Monroe County, New York · JCT RTSI490WB+47NB Gates · Structure no. 000000001025820

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,706
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over RTE I390 RTE I490 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over RTE I390 RTE I490 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 20,706 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,795 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I490
CrossesRTE I390 RTE I490
LocationJCT RTSI490WB+47NB Gates
RouteInterstate 490
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15641, -77.6791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,706 (2020)
Projected traffic28,795 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over RTE I390 RTE I490 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE I490 over RTE I390 RTE I490 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 RTE I490 carry?

About 20,706 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over RTE I390 RTE I490?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over RTE I390 RTE I490?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.