US Bridges

RTE 49 over 90 Ix RTE 49 Nys RTE 4

Fair

Oneida County, New York · .75 MI W N.S.Art · Structure no. 000000001073730

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
386 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 49 over 90 Ix RTE 49 Nys RTE 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 49 over 90 Ix RTE 49 Nys RTE 4 in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2041. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 49
Crosses90 Ix RTE 49 Nys RTE 4
Location.75 MI W N.S.Art
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates43.12525, -75.24336
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length386 ft (117.7 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2017)
Projected traffic406 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 49 over 90 Ix RTE 49 Nys RTE 4 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 49 over 90 Ix RTE 49 Nys RTE 4 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 49 over 90 Ix RTE 49 Nys RTE 4 carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 49 over 90 Ix RTE 49 Nys RTE 4?

The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 49 over 90 Ix RTE 49 Nys RTE 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.