FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE I490

Carrying RTE I490 over ALLEN CREEK

0.7MI E JCTI490EAST+441, Monroe, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE I490

The RTE I490 bridge in Monroe, New York carries RTE I490 over ALLEN CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 101,500 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How RTE I490 compares

▼ 9.2
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of New York bridges
685
Bridges in Monroe · 31 in Poor condition
RTE I490 32.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
8.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
2001
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
78.3 m (257 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
101,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001048880

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE I490 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • 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 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 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 101,500 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 Fair 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 32.7 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 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.

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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