RTE I490 over Pathway Erie Canal
FairMonroe County, New York · JCT Barge C + RTE I490 WB · Structure no. 000000004443361
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 152 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,731
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I490 over Pathway Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over Pathway Erie Canal in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 10,731 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,923 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I490 over Pathway Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is RTE I490 over Pathway Erie Canal 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I490 over Pathway Erie Canal carry?
About 10,731 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE I490 over Pathway Erie Canal?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I490 over Pathway Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.