US Bridges

RTE 940T over RTE I490 Ramp to I490 E

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 0.4MI W JCT I.L.&state ST · Structure no. 000000001093830

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,473
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 940T over RTE I490 Ramp to I490 E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 940T over RTE I490 Ramp to I490 E in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 19,473 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,081 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 940T
CrossesRTE I490 Ramp to I490 E
Location0.4MI W JCT I.L.&state ST
RouteInterstate 940T
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15572, -77.62042
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,473 (2019)
Projected traffic27,081 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 940T over RTE I490 Ramp to I490 E built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 940T over RTE I490 Ramp to I490 E 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 RTE 940T over RTE I490 Ramp to I490 E carry?

About 19,473 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 940T over RTE I490 Ramp to I490 E?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 940T over RTE I490 Ramp to I490 E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.