US Bridges

RTE I90 over Irondequoit Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 1.5 MI W of Exit 45 90I · Structure no. 000000005510780

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,263
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Irondequoit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Irondequoit Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 32,263 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,868 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesIrondequoit Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Exit 45 90I
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01419, -77.4659
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,263 (2020)
Projected traffic44,868 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Irondequoit Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Irondequoit 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Irondequoit Creek carry?

About 32,263 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Irondequoit Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over Irondequoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.