US Bridges

RTE I90 over RTE 88

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 5.0 MI W 90I Exit 42 Ramp · Structure no. 000000001034209

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,591
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over RTE 88 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 88 in Ontario 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 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 36,591 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,882 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRTE 88
Location5.0 MI W 90I Exit 42 Ramp
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.96972, -77.07578
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,591 (2020)
Projected traffic44,882 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over RTE 88 built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over RTE 88 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over RTE 88 carry?

About 36,591 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over RTE 88?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 88?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.