FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE I490

Carrying RTE I490 over CSX TRANS/W SHORE

0.7MI E JCT RTSI490EB+259, Monroe, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE I490

The RTE I490 bridge in Monroe, New York carries RTE I490 over CSX TRANS/W SHORE. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2022, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 58.5 meters (192 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,304 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE I490 compares

▲ 6.2
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of New York bridges
685
Bridges in Monroe · 31 in Poor condition
RTE I490 48.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
17.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
48.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Last Reconstructed
2022
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
58.5 m (192 ft)
Deck Width
13.8 m (45 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,304 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001048592

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

RTE I490 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare RTE I490 against other structures in Monroe and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE I490?

RTE I490 in Monroe, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE I490 inspected?

RTE I490's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,304 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE I490 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE I490?

RTE I490 has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE I490?

RTE I490 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE I490 and does age affect safety?

RTE I490 was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 2022.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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