US Bridges

RTE I90 over Brownsville RD

Good

Ontario County, New York · 0.5 MI W of Exit 44 · Structure no. 000000005510740

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,094
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Brownsville RD is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Brownsville RD in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 79 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58,094 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,791 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesBrownsville RD
Location0.5 MI W of Exit 44
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.99629, -77.38091
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,094 (2020)
Projected traffic80,791 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Brownsville RD built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE I90 over Brownsville RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Brownsville RD carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Brownsville RD?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over Brownsville RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.