US Bridges

Ames Street over 490I490I43022015 RTE I4

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.9MI E JCT Rts I490+ROL · Structure no. 000000001062400

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,266
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ames Street over 490I490I43022015 RTE I4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ames Street over 490I490I43022015 RTE I4 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 7,266 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,464 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAmes Street
Crosses490I490I43022015 RTE I4
Location1.9MI E JCT Rts I490+ROL
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.15705, -77.64396
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,266 (2020)
Projected traffic7,464 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ames Street over 490I490I43022015 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ames Street over 490I490I43022015 RTE I4 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ames Street over 490I490I43022015 RTE I4 carry?

About 7,266 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ames Street over 490I490I43022015 RTE I4?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ames Street over 490I490I43022015 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.