US Bridges

RTE I490 over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 0.6MI S JCT Rts I490WB+33 · Structure no. 000000001048641

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,756
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 17,756 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I490
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location0.6MI S JCT Rts I490WB+33
RouteInterstate 490
Coordinates43.13566, -77.71892
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,756 (2015)
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE I490 over CSX Trans/Amtrak 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 September 2023.

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

About 17,756 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.