US Bridges

RTE 96 over 490I490I44031014 RTE I4

Fair

Ontario County, New York · JCT Rts 96 + I490 · Structure no. 000000001052319

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,695
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over 490I490I44031014 RTE I4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 96 over 490I490I44031014 RTE I4 in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 21,695 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,796 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
Crosses490I490I44031014 RTE I4
LocationJCT Rts 96 + I490
RouteState Highway 96
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01828, -77.44166
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,695 (2021)
Projected traffic21,796 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over 490I490I44031014 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over 490I490I44031014 RTE I4 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over 490I490I44031014 RTE I4 carry?

About 21,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over 490I490I44031014 RTE I4?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over 490I490I44031014 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.