US Bridges

RTE 36 over RTE I490

Good

Monroe County, New York · JCT Rts I490 WB + 36 · Structure no. 000000001063980

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,702
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over RTE I490 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 36 over RTE I490 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1963, 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 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 3,702 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,861 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesRTE I490
LocationJCT Rts I490 WB + 36
RouteState Highway 36
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09367, -77.88466
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,702 (2020)
Projected traffic3,861 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over RTE I490 built?

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

What condition is RTE 36 over RTE I490 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over RTE I490 carry?

About 3,702 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over RTE I490?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over RTE I490?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.