US Bridges

RTE 531 over RTE I490

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 0.6MI N JCT I490+33 EB · Structure no. 000000001048660

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,765
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 531 over RTE I490 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 531 over RTE I490 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 26,765 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,222 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 531
CrossesRTE I490
Location0.6MI N JCT I490+33 EB
RouteState Highway 531
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15605, -77.71629
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,765 (2020)
Projected traffic37,222 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 531 over RTE I490 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 531 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 531 over RTE I490 carry?

About 26,765 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 531 over RTE I490?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 531 over RTE I490?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.