US Bridges

RTE I490 over Platt Street

Good

Monroe County, New York · .3 MI W JCT I490 & W Main · Structure no. 000000001062361

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,007
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over Platt Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over Platt Street in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1969, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49,007 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I490
CrossesPlatt Street
Location.3 MI W JCT I490 & W Main
RouteInterstate 490
Coordinates43.15734, -77.62256
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,007 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over Platt Street built?

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

What condition is RTE I490 over Platt Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over Platt Street carry?

About 49,007 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over Platt Street?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over Platt Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.