US Bridges

Port Gibson Road over RTE I90

Poor

Ontario County, New York · 2.7 MI E I90 Exit 43 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005511000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,075
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Port Gibson Road over RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Gibson Road over RTE I90 in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 3,075 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,207 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPort Gibson Road
CrossesRTE I90
Location2.7 MI E I90 Exit 43 Ramp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.97437, -77.1802
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,075 (2021)
Projected traffic3,207 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Gibson Road over RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Port Gibson Road over RTE I90 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Port Gibson Road over RTE I90 carry?

About 3,075 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Port Gibson Road over RTE I90?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Port Gibson Road over RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.