US Bridges

Meigs Street over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT I490 East +meigs ST · Structure no. 000000001048780

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,207
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meigs Street over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meigs Street 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 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 4,207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,890 by 2037. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMeigs Street
Crosses490I490I43022040 RTE I4
LocationJCT I490 East +meigs ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.1426, -77.59746
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,207 (2017)
Projected traffic5,890 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meigs Street 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 Meigs Street 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 Meigs Street over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4 carry?

About 4,207 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meigs Street over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Meigs Street over 490I490I43022040 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.