US Bridges

RTE I90 over Erie Canal Trail Nys Ba

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2 MI East Exit 32 of I90 · Structure no. 000000004426299

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,466
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Erie Canal Trail Nys Ba is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Erie Canal Trail Nys Ba in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 20,466 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,580 by 2041. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesErie Canal Trail Nys Ba
Location2 MI East Exit 32 of I90
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.13626, -75.28134
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span206 ft (62.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,466 (2020)
Projected traffic23,580 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Erie Canal Trail Nys Ba built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is RTE I90 over Erie Canal Trail Nys Ba 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Erie Canal Trail Nys Ba carry?

About 20,466 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Erie Canal Trail Nys Ba?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Erie Canal Trail Nys Ba?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.