US Bridges

RTE I490 over Canalway Trail Erie Can

Poor

Monroe County, New York · JCT C+I490 Perinton · Structure no. 000000004443429

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
389 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,434
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over Canalway Trail Erie Can is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over Canalway Trail Erie Can in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 52,434 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,919 by 2041. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I490
CrossesCanalway Trail Erie Can
LocationJCT C+I490 Perinton
RouteInterstate 490
Coordinates43.06414, -77.47185
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,434 (2019)
Projected traffic72,919 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over Canalway Trail Erie Can built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I490 over Canalway Trail Erie Can 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over Canalway Trail Erie Can carry?

About 52,434 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.