US Bridges

RTE I490 over Ramp C

Fair

Ontario County, New York · JCT Rts I490 + Ramp · Structure no. 000000001052329

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,542
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I490 over Ramp C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I490 over Ramp C 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 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 34,542 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,037 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I490
CrossesRamp C
LocationJCT Rts I490 + Ramp
RouteInterstate 490
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01592, -77.43988
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,542 (2020)
Projected traffic48,037 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I490 over Ramp C built?

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

What condition is RTE I490 over Ramp C 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I490 over Ramp C carry?

About 34,542 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I490 over Ramp C?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I490 over Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.