US Bridges

West Side Drive over 490I490I43021137 RTE I4

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 1.5MI S JCT Rts I490 + 33 · Structure no. 000000001048620

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
432 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,734
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Side Drive over 490I490I43021137 RTE I4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Side Drive over 490I490I43021137 RTE I4 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 4,734 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,863 by 2041. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Side Drive
Crosses490I490I43021137 RTE I4
Location1.5MI S JCT Rts I490 + 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12551, -77.72999
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,734 (2020)
Projected traffic4,863 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Side Drive over 490I490I43021137 RTE I4 built?

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

What condition is West Side Drive over 490I490I43021137 RTE I4 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does West Side Drive over 490I490I43021137 RTE I4 carry?

About 4,734 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Side Drive over 490I490I43021137 RTE I4?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West Side Drive over 490I490I43021137 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.