US Bridges

Alexander Street over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 0.5MI W JCT Goodman& I490 · Structure no. 000000001048760

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,890
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Street over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexander Street over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,369 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAlexander Street
Crosses490I490I43022040 RTE I4
Location0.5MI W JCT Goodman& I490
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.14636, -77.60103
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,890 (2020)
Projected traffic8,369 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexander Street over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander Street over 490I490I43022040 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Alexander Street over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4 carry?

About 6,890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Street over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Street over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.