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. 000000004002312

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 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 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I790
CrossesErie Canal Trail Erie B
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts 12 & I90
RouteInterstate 790
Coordinates43.11956, -75.2321
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I790 over Erie Canal Trail Erie B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.