US Bridges

RTE I490 over Little Black Crk

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1 MI S JCT I490EB & SH 33 · Structure no. 000000001048632

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,703
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over Little Black Crk is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I490 over Little Black Crk 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 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 16,703 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,229 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I490
CrossesLittle Black Crk
Location1 MI S JCT I490EB & SH 33
RouteInterstate 490
Coordinates43.13027, -77.72332
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,703 (2019)
Projected traffic23,229 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$611,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over Little Black Crk built?

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

What condition is RTE I490 over Little Black Crk 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 Little Black Crk carry?

About 16,703 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over Little Black Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE I490 over Little Black Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.