US Bridges

RTE 590 over Ramp Ws 490I Grass Cree

Fair

Monroe County, New York · Exit 21 of I490 · Structure no. 000000001074470

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,446
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 590 over Ramp Ws 490I Grass Cree is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 590 over Ramp Ws 490I Grass Cree in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 76,446 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,740 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 590
CrossesRamp Ws 490I Grass Cree
LocationExit 21 of I490
RouteState Highway 590
Coordinates43.14412, -77.54445
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,446 (2021)
Projected traffic79,740 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 590 over Ramp Ws 490I Grass Cree built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 590 over Ramp Ws 490I Grass Cree 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 590 over Ramp Ws 490I Grass Cree carry?

About 76,446 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 590 over Ramp Ws 490I Grass Cree?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns RTE 590 over Ramp Ws 490I Grass Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.