US Bridges

RTE I90 over Cayuga-Seneca Canal

Fair

Seneca County, New York · JCT I-90 Wb/Seneca River · Structure no. 000000004435021

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
625 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,708
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Cayuga-Seneca Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I90 over Cayuga-Seneca Canal in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 16,708 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCayuga-Seneca Canal
LocationJCT I-90 Wb/Seneca River
RouteInterstate 90
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99778, -76.73144
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length625 ft (190.5 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,708 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$12.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Cayuga-Seneca Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE I90 over Cayuga-Seneca Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Cayuga-Seneca Canal carry?

About 16,708 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Cayuga-Seneca Canal?

The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Cayuga-Seneca Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.