US Bridges

RTE 233 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 03 MI W 90I Exit 32 Ramp · Structure no. 000000001042230

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,981
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 233 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 233 over 90IX RTE I90 in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 71 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 7,981 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,018 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE 233
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location03 MI W 90I Exit 32 Ramp
RouteState Highway 233
Coordinates43.12457, -75.40692
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,981 (2021)
Projected traffic8,018 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 233 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 233 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 233 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 7,981 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 233 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 233 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.