US Bridges

RTE 940L over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1 MI SW JCT I390 & I490 · Structure no. 000000001049800

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,464
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 940L over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 940L over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 89 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 12,464 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,804 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 940L
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location1 MI SW JCT I390 & I490
RouteState Highway 940L
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1447, -77.69102
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,464 (2018)
Projected traffic12,804 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 940L over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is RTE 940L over CSX Trans/Amtrak 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 940L over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 12,464 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 940L over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 940L over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.