US Bridges

RTE I490 over Allen Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 0.7MI E JCTI490EAST+441 · Structure no. 000000001048880

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over Allen Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE I490 over Allen Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 125 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 101,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,156 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 257 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I490
CrossesAllen Creek
Location0.7MI E JCTI490EAST+441
RouteInterstate 490
Coordinates43.13036, -77.52567
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width257 ft (78.3 m)
Roadway width164 ft (49.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,500 (2021)
Projected traffic141,156 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is RTE I490 over Allen Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over Allen Creek carry?

About 101,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over Allen Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 257 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.