US Bridges

RTE I490 over CSX Trans/W Shore

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 0.6MI E JCT RTSI490WB+259 · Structure no. 000000001048591

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,715
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over CSX Trans/W Shore is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over CSX Trans/W Shore in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1963, 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 13,715 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2034. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I490
CrossesCSX Trans/W Shore
Location0.6MI E JCT RTSI490WB+259
RouteInterstate 490
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10154, -77.78933
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,715 (2014)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over CSX Trans/W Shore built?

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

What condition is RTE I490 over CSX Trans/W Shore 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over CSX Trans/W Shore carry?

About 13,715 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over CSX Trans/W Shore?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over CSX Trans/W Shore?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.