US Bridges

RTE I90 over Black Brook

Fair

Seneca County, New York · 2.5 MI E I90 Exit 41 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005510410

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,538
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Black Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE I90 over Black Brook in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1953, 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 30,538 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,233 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesBlack Brook
Location2.5 MI E I90 Exit 41 Ramp
RouteInterstate 90
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97651, -76.80407
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Black Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Black Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Black Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Black Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Black Brook?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.