US Bridges

Birdsey RD over 90IX RTE I90

Good

Seneca County, New York · 0.7 MI W 90I Exit 41 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005510450

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Birdsey RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birdsey RD over 90IX RTE I90 in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2038. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBirdsey RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location0.7 MI W 90I Exit 41 Ramp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.96541, -76.8652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2018)
Projected traffic1,134 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Birdsey RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Birdsey RD over 90IX RTE I90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Birdsey RD over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Birdsey RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Birdsey RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.