US Bridges

RTE I490 over Irondequoit Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · .2 MI SE JCT I490E & SH31 · Structure no. 000000001048960

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,434
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over Irondequoit Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I490 over Irondequoit Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 52,434 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,919 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE I490
CrossesIrondequoit Creek
Location.2 MI SE JCT I490E & SH31
RouteInterstate 490
Coordinates43.07669, -77.48378
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,434 (2019)
Projected traffic72,919 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over Irondequoit Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I490 over Irondequoit 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over Irondequoit Creek carry?

About 52,434 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over Irondequoit Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns RTE I490 over Irondequoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.