US Bridges

Averill Avenue over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT I490 East + Averill · Structure no. 000000001048770

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Averill Avenue over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Averill Avenue over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,646 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).

CarriesAverill Avenue
Crosses490I490I43022040 RTE I4
LocationJCT I490 East + Averill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.14517, -77.60008
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 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 traffic1,890 (2021)
Projected traffic2,646 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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Averill Avenue over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Averill Avenue over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Averill Avenue over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4 carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Averill Avenue 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 Averill Avenue over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.