US Bridges

RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet

Fair

Ontario County, New York · I90 4.3 MI W of Exit 42 · Structure no. 000000005510701

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,825
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 18,825 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCanandaigua Outlet
LocationI90 4.3 MI W of Exit 42
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.96868, -77.0607
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,825 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet 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 Canandaigua Outlet carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.