US Bridges

RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet

Fair

Ontario County, New York · I90 4.3 Mi.W.Of Exit 42 · Structure no. 000000005510702

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,296
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet is a steel 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 18,296 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,441 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCanandaigua Outlet
LocationI90 4.3 Mi.W.Of Exit 42
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.96845, -77.06054
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,296 (2020)
Projected traffic22,441 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 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 18,296 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.