US Bridges

RTE 15 over RTE I490

Fair

Monroe County, New York · South Ave to EB I490 Ramp · Structure no. 000000001063870

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,287
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15 over RTE I490 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 15 over RTE I490 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 5 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 5,287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,311 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15
CrossesRTE I490
LocationSouth Ave to EB I490 Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14939, -77.60642
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,287 (2020)
Projected traffic5,311 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15 over RTE I490 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is RTE 15 over RTE I490 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 15 over RTE I490 carry?

About 5,287 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15 over RTE I490?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15 over RTE I490?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.