US Bridges

RTE I390 over Erie Canal Pathway Erie

Fair

Monroe County, New York · In East Brighton · Structure no. 000000004443852

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,407
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I390 over Erie Canal Pathway Erie is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I390 over Erie Canal Pathway Erie in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 42,407 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,975 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I390
CrossesErie Canal Pathway Erie
LocationIn East Brighton
RouteInterstate 390
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10544, -77.60014
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,407 (2020)
Projected traffic58,975 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I390 over Erie Canal Pathway Erie built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I390 over Erie Canal Pathway Erie 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I390 over Erie Canal Pathway Erie carry?

About 42,407 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I390 over Erie Canal Pathway Erie?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I390 over Erie Canal Pathway Erie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.