US Bridges

RTE 21 over 90IX RTE I90

Good

Ontario County, New York · JCT Rts 21 + Nys Thruway · Structure no. 000000001016470

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,661
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 21 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 21 over 90IX RTE I90 in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,661 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,734 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 21
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT Rts 21 + Nys Thruway
RouteState Highway 21
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97824, -77.22591
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,661 (2020)
Projected traffic15,734 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 21 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 21 over 90IX RTE I90 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 21 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 15,661 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 21 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 21 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.