US Bridges

RTE I90 over Ganargua Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 0.3 MI W I90 Exit 44 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005510739

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,094
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Ganargua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Ganargua Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 78 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 58,094 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,791 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesGanargua Creek
Location0.3 MI W I90 Exit 44 Ramp
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99589, -77.37385
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.3 m)
Roadway width157 ft (47.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,094 (2020)
Projected traffic80,791 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$9.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Ganargua Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE I90 over Ganargua Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Ganargua Creek carry?

About 58,094 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Ganargua Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Ganargua Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.