US Bridges

RTE I90 over Mendon Center RD

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 5.7 Mi.E.Exit 46 I90 · Structure no. 000000005510581

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,209
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Mendon Center RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Mendon Center RD in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 16,209 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,542 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesMendon Center RD
Location5.7 Mi.E.Exit 46 I90
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.03985, -77.54138
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,209 (2020)
Projected traffic22,542 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Mendon Center RD built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE I90 over Mendon Center RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Mendon Center RD carry?

About 16,209 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Mendon Center RD?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Mendon Center RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.