US Bridges

RTE I90 over Fall Brook

Poor

Ontario County, New York · 3.8 MI E 90I Exit 43 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005510811

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,825
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Fall Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Fall Brook in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,825 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesFall Brook
Location3.8 MI E 90I Exit 43 Ramp
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.97349, -77.15782
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,825 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Fall Brook built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Fall Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Fall Brook carry?

About 18,825 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Fall Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Fall Brook?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.