US Bridges

RTE I90 over Auburn Trail

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 1.5 MI W of Exit 45 90I · Structure no. 000000005510790

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,263
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Auburn Trail is a concrete frame carrying RTE I90 over Auburn Trail in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 75 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 32,263 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,868 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesAuburn Trail
Location1.5 MI W of Exit 45 90I
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01429, -77.46961
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 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
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Auburn Trail built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RTE I90 over Auburn Trail 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Auburn Trail carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Auburn Trail?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Auburn Trail?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.