US Bridges

RTE I90 over Pre-Emption RD

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 1.6 MI W 90IX Ex. 42 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005510651

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,825
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Pre-Emption RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Pre-Emption RD 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 18,825 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesPre-Emption RD
Location1.6 MI W 90IX Ex. 42 Ramp
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95559, -77.01244
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,825 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Pre-Emption RD built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Pre-Emption RD 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 Pre-Emption RD carry?

About 18,825 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Pre-Emption RD?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Pre-Emption RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.