US Bridges

RTE I790 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts 12 & I90 · Structure no. 000000004002311

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,804
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I790 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I790 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 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 6 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 7,804 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,739 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I790
CrossesErie Canal Trail Erie B
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts 12 & I90
RouteInterstate 790
Coordinates43.11965, -75.23236
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,804 (2021)
Projected traffic9,739 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I790 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE I790 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I790 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B carry?

About 7,804 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I790 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I790 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.