US Bridges

RTE I390 over Erie Canal Traiway Erie

Poor

Monroe County, New York · Rochester Outer Loop S.B. · Structure no. 000000004443862

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,802
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I390 over Erie Canal Traiway Erie is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I390 over Erie Canal Traiway Erie in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 41,802 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,400 by 2033. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I390
CrossesErie Canal Traiway Erie
LocationRochester Outer Loop S.B.
RouteInterstate 390
Coordinates43.10868, -77.61027
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,802 (2008)
Projected traffic47,400 by 2033
Trucks7%
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$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I390 over Erie Canal Traiway Erie built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I390 over Erie Canal Traiway Erie 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 November 2024.

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

About 41,802 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I390 over Erie Canal Traiway Erie?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I390 over Erie Canal Traiway Erie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.