US Bridges

RTE I490 over Genesee River

Good

Monroe County, New York · JCT Inner Loop+genesee R · Structure no. 000000004050129

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
465 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,935
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over Genesee River is a steel arch - thru carrying RTE I490 over Genesee River 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 84,935 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,119 by 2041. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I490
CrossesGenesee River
LocationJCT Inner Loop+genesee R
RouteInterstate 490
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15119, -77.60982
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span433 ft (132 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width115 ft (34.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck27 ft (8.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,935 (2021)
Projected traffic118,119 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$53.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over Genesee River built?

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

What condition is RTE I490 over Genesee River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over Genesee River carry?

About 84,935 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over Genesee River?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 433 ft (132 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.