US Bridges

Mid. Black Brk RD over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Seneca County, New York · 1.5MI E of EXIT41 · Structure no. 000000005510420

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Mid. Black Brk RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mid. Black Brk RD over 90IX RTE I90 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMid. Black Brk RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location1.5MI E of EXIT41
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97211, -76.81685
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2019)
Projected traffic230 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mid. Black Brk RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is Mid. Black Brk RD over 90IX RTE I90 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mid. Black Brk RD over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mid. Black Brk RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mid. Black Brk RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.