US Bridges

RTE I90 over Genesee River

Good

Monroe County, New York · 3.9 MI W of Exit 46 90I · Structure no. 000000005510551

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Genesee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Genesee River in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesGenesee River
Location3.9 MI W of Exit 46 90I
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.04316, -77.72641
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RTE I90 over Genesee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Genesee River carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Genesee River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.