US Bridges

RTE 89 over 90IX RTE I90

Poor

Seneca County, New York · JCT of Rts 89 + I-90 · Structure no. 000000001034320

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,304
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 89 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 89 over 90IX RTE I90 in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,823 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 89
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT of Rts 89 + I-90
RouteState Highway 89
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.98593, -76.76999
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,304 (2020)
Projected traffic1,823 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 89 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is RTE 89 over 90IX 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 89 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 1,304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 89 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 89 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.