US Bridges

RTE I490 over RTE 386

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT Rts I490 WB + 251 · Structure no. 000000001048611

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,709
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over RTE 386 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over RTE 386 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 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 18,709 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I490
CrossesRTE 386
LocationJCT Rts I490 WB + 251
RouteInterstate 490
Coordinates43.12117, -77.74564
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,709 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over RTE 386 built?

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

What condition is RTE I490 over RTE 386 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over RTE 386 carry?

About 18,709 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over RTE 386?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over RTE 386?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.