US Bridges

Paul Road over RTE I490

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.0MI E JCT RTSI490WB+259 · Structure no. 000000001048600

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,631
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paul Road over RTE I490 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paul Road over RTE I490 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 4,631 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,625 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPaul Road
CrossesRTE I490
Location1.0MI E JCT RTSI490WB+259
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10751, -77.78162
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,631 (2019)
Projected traffic5,625 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paul Road over RTE I490 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Paul Road over RTE I490 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Paul Road over RTE I490 carry?

About 4,631 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Paul Road over RTE I490?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Paul Road over RTE I490?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.