US Bridges

RTE I490 over 96 96 43051010 RTE 96

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT I490 West & S.H.96 · Structure no. 000000001052341

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,745
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over 96 96 43051010 RTE 96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over 96 96 43051010 RTE 96 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 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 20,745 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I490
Crosses96 96 43051010 RTE 96
LocationJCT I490 West & S.H.96
RouteInterstate 490
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04157, -77.46217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,745 (2015)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over 96 96 43051010 RTE 96 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE I490 over 96 96 43051010 RTE 96 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over 96 96 43051010 RTE 96 carry?

About 20,745 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over 96 96 43051010 RTE 96?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over 96 96 43051010 RTE 96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.