US Bridges

RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet

Poor

Ontario County, New York · 0.4 MI W of Exit 42 90IX · Structure no. 000000005510729

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,591
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, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 36,591 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,882 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCanandaigua Outlet
Location0.4 MI W of Exit 42 90IX
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.95485, -76.99013
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,591 (2020)
Projected traffic44,882 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$9.8 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.

What condition is RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet carry?

About 36,591 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.