US Bridges

Sheridan Road over RTE I490

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 1.8MI W JCT Rts I490WB+36 · Structure no. 000000001063970

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Road over RTE I490 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheridan Road over RTE I490 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 62 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan Road
CrossesRTE I490
Location1.8MI W JCT Rts I490WB+36
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08662, -77.91874
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2021)
Projected traffic203 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheridan Road over RTE I490 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Sheridan Road over RTE I490 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sheridan Road over RTE I490 carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Road over RTE I490?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan Road over RTE I490?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.