US Bridges

RTE I490 over Exchange Blvd

Good

Monroe County, New York · EB 490 over Exchange ST · Structure no. 000000001078562

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
448 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,468
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over Exchange Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over Exchange Blvd in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 42,468 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,059 by 2041. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRTE I490
CrossesExchange Blvd
LocationEB 490 over Exchange ST
RouteInterstate 490
Coordinates43.15115, -77.61109
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length448 ft (136.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,468 (2021)
Projected traffic59,059 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$12.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over Exchange Blvd built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I490 over Exchange Blvd 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over Exchange Blvd carry?

About 42,468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over Exchange Blvd?

The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over Exchange Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.