US Bridges

RTE I490 over Black Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 0.2MI E JCT Rts I490WB+36 · Structure no. 000000001048572

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,073
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over Black Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 11,073 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,582 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I490
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.2MI E JCT Rts I490WB+36
RouteInterstate 490
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09424, -77.88021
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,073 (2019)
Projected traffic13,582 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I490 over Black Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over Black Creek carry?

About 11,073 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over Black Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.