US Bridges

RTE I490 over Brown Street

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 2.7MI E JCT ROL+I490 West · Structure no. 000000001062349

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97,634
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over Brown Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over Brown Street in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 97,634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,779 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I490
CrossesBrown Street
Location2.7MI E JCT ROL+I490 West
RouteInterstate 490
Coordinates43.15726, -77.62636
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,634 (2019)
Projected traffic135,779 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over Brown Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I490 over Brown Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over Brown Street carry?

About 97,634 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over Brown Street?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over Brown Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.