US Bridges

RTE I90 over Lehigh Valley Trail

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 0.8 MI E of Exit 46 90I · Structure no. 000000005510579

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,418
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Lehigh Valley Trail is a concrete frame carrying RTE I90 over Lehigh Valley Trail in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 6 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 32,418 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,083 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesLehigh Valley Trail
Location0.8 MI E of Exit 46 90I
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04815, -77.63601
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,418 (2020)
Projected traffic45,083 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Lehigh Valley Trail built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Lehigh Valley Trail 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Lehigh Valley Trail carry?

About 32,418 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Lehigh Valley Trail?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Lehigh Valley Trail?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.