US Bridges

RTE I90 over Mill Creek

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 7.5 MI E of Exit 47 90I · Structure no. 000000005510530

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,375
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Mill Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 28,375 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,804 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesMill Creek
Location7.5 MI E of Exit 47 90I
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.03327, -77.82061
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,375 (2020)
Projected traffic34,804 by 2041
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Mill Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Mill Creek carry?

About 28,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.