US Bridges

RTE I90 over High Street

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 1.0 MI E of Exit 45 (I90) · Structure no. 000000005510760

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,094
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over High Street is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over High Street 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 5 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesHigh Street
Location1.0 MI E of Exit 45 (I90)
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.00028, -77.42308
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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over High Street built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over High Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over High Street carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over High Street?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over High Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.