US Bridges

Whiskey Hill RD over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Seneca County, New York · 2.7 MI W 90I Exit 41 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005510470

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
742
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Whiskey Hill RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whiskey Hill RD over 90IX RTE I90 in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2038. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesWhiskey Hill RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location2.7 MI W 90I Exit 41 Ramp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95918, -76.90479
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2018)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whiskey Hill RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Whiskey Hill 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 April 2023.

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

About 742 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Whiskey Hill RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey Hill RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.