US Bridges

RTE I90 over Exit 42 Ramp

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 0.0 M W I-90 Exit 42 · Structure no. 000000005510829

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,591
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Exit 42 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Exit 42 Ramp in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 72 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 36,591 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,882 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesExit 42 Ramp
Location0.0 M W I-90 Exit 42
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95498, -76.98149
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,591 (2020)
Projected traffic44,882 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Exit 42 Ramp built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE I90 over Exit 42 Ramp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Exit 42 Ramp carry?

About 36,591 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Exit 42 Ramp?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Exit 42 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.