US Bridges

RTE I90 over Seneca River

Fair

Seneca County, New York · 2.1M E JCT NY89 and I90 · Structure no. 000000004435022

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
620 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,269
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Seneca River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I90 over Seneca River in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5 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 15,269 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,116 by 2041. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesSeneca River
Location2.1M E JCT NY89 and I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99756, -76.73149
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,269 (2020)
Projected traffic17,116 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$12.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Seneca River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE I90 over Seneca River 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Seneca River carry?

About 15,269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Seneca River?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Seneca River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.