US Bridges

RTE 251 over 390I390I43031047 RTE I3

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 0.2MI.W.JCT.RTS. 251 & 15 · Structure no. 000000001069040

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,495
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 251 over 390I390I43031047 RTE I3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 251 over 390I390I43031047 RTE I3 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 3,495 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,516 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 251
Crosses390I390I43031047 RTE I3
Location0.2MI.W.JCT.RTS. 251 & 15
RouteState Highway 251
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00304, -77.66929
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,495 (2021)
Projected traffic3,516 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$9.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 251 over 390I390I43031047 RTE I3 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 251 over 390I390I43031047 RTE I3 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 251 over 390I390I43031047 RTE I3 carry?

About 3,495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 251 over 390I390I43031047 RTE I3?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 251 over 390I390I43031047 RTE I3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.