US Bridges

RTE 259 over 490I490I 43021094 RTE I

Good

Monroe County, New York · JCT Rts 259 & I490 · Structure no. 000000001060620

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,555
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 259 over 490I490I 43021094 RTE I is a steel continuous frame carrying RTE 259 over 490I490I 43021094 RTE I in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,599 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 259
Crosses490I490I 43021094 RTE I
LocationJCT Rts 259 & I490
RouteState Highway 259
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0955, -77.79889
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,555 (2020)
Projected traffic9,599 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 259 over 490I490I 43021094 RTE I built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 259 over 490I490I 43021094 RTE I in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 259 over 490I490I 43021094 RTE I carry?

About 9,555 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 259 over 490I490I 43021094 RTE I?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 259 over 490I490I 43021094 RTE I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.