US Bridges

RTE I490 over Pathway Erie Canal

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT Barge C + RTE I490 EB · Structure no. 000000004443362

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,079
2021 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 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 48,079 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,863 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I490
CrossesPathway Erie Canal
LocationJCT Barge C + RTE I490 EB
RouteInterstate 490
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15713, -77.67392
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,079 (2021)
Projected traffic66,863 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over Pathway Erie Canal carry?

About 48,079 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% 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 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over Pathway Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.