US Bridges

RTE I490 over Kreag Road

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.5MI NW JCT I490 + 96 · Structure no. 000000001048989

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,434
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over Kreag Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over Kreag Road in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE I490
CrossesKreag Road
Location1.5MI NW JCT I490 + 96
RouteInterstate 490
Coordinates43.0622, -77.47146
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,434 (2019)
Projected traffic72,919 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over Kreag Road built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I490 over Kreag Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over Kreag Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I490 over Kreag Road?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over Kreag Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.