US Bridges

RTE I490 over CSX Charlotte Branch

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 1.6 MI E JCT I490 & R.O.L · Structure no. 000000001062399

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,255
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over CSX Charlotte Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over CSX Charlotte Branch 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 93,255 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,689 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I490
CrossesCSX Charlotte Branch
Location1.6 MI E JCT I490 & R.O.L
RouteInterstate 490
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15721, -77.64923
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,255 (2019)
Projected traffic129,689 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over CSX Charlotte Branch built?

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

What condition is RTE I490 over CSX Charlotte Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over CSX Charlotte Branch carry?

About 93,255 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over CSX Charlotte Branch?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over CSX Charlotte Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.