US Bridges

RTE 31 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 0.4 MI E I90 Exit 33 Ramp · Structure no. 000000001042260

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,774
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 31 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31 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 4,774 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,980 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location0.4 MI E I90 Exit 33 Ramp
RouteState Highway 31
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12468, -75.57396
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,774 (2020)
Projected traffic4,980 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 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 31 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 4,774 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.