US Bridges

RTE I490 over 204 204 43011000 RTE 20

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.6 MI NE JCT I490N&SH251 · Structure no. 000000001040262

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,275
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over 204 204 43011000 RTE 20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over 204 204 43011000 RTE 20 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 5 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 19,275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,805 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I490
Crosses204 204 43011000 RTE 20
Location1.6 MI NE JCT I490N&SH251
RouteInterstate 490
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.13389, -77.71936
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,275 (2019)
Projected traffic26,805 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over 204 204 43011000 RTE 20 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE I490 over 204 204 43011000 RTE 20 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over 204 204 43011000 RTE 20 carry?

About 19,275 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over 204 204 43011000 RTE 20?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over 204 204 43011000 RTE 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.