US Bridges

RTE I90 over Old Seneca River

Fair

Seneca County, New York · 9 MI W I90 Exit 40 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005510399

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,538
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Old Seneca River is a concrete frame carrying RTE I90 over Old Seneca River in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1954, 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 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 30,538 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,233 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesOld Seneca River
Location9 MI W I90 Exit 40 Ramp
RouteInterstate 90
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00015, -76.72147
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,538 (2020)
Projected traffic34,233 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Old Seneca River built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Old 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 Old Seneca River carry?

About 30,538 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Old Seneca River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Old Seneca River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.