US Bridges

Elmwood Avenue over 590I590I43011037 RTE I5

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT Rol&rte 47 Brighton · Structure no. 000000001025970

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,180
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmwood Avenue over 590I590I43011037 RTE I5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elmwood Avenue over 590I590I43011037 RTE I5 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 7,180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,213 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElmwood Avenue
Crosses590I590I43011037 RTE I5
LocationJCT Rol&rte 47 Brighton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12679, -77.5535
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,180 (2020)
Projected traffic7,213 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elmwood Avenue over 590I590I43011037 RTE I5 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmwood Avenue over 590I590I43011037 RTE I5 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Elmwood Avenue over 590I590I43011037 RTE I5 carry?

About 7,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Elmwood Avenue over 590I590I43011037 RTE I5?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Elmwood Avenue over 590I590I43011037 RTE I5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.