US Bridges

RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 0.4 MI E of Exit 42 90I · Structure no. 000000005510679

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,190
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 72 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 32,190 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,484 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location0.4 MI E of Exit 42 90I
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95469, -76.97433
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,190 (2020)
Projected traffic39,484 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 32,190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.