US Bridges

RTE I90 over Rochester & South

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 5 MI W of Exit 46 90I · Structure no. 000000005510619

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,375
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Rochester & South is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Rochester & South 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 28,375 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,804 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRochester & South
Location5 MI W of Exit 46 90I
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04522, -77.74786
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,375 (2020)
Projected traffic34,804 by 2041
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Rochester & South built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Rochester & South 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 Rochester & South carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Rochester & South?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Rochester & South?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.