US Bridges

RTE I790 over Ramp to RTE 921C

Good

Oneida County, New York · W Int 31 Utica Ny I790 · Structure no. 000000005004660

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,007
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I790 over Ramp to RTE 921C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I790 over Ramp to RTE 921C in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,007 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,312 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE I790
CrossesRamp to RTE 921C
LocationW Int 31 Utica Ny I790
RouteInterstate 790
Coordinates43.11496, -75.21636
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,007 (2020)
Projected traffic2,312 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$919,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I790 over Ramp to RTE 921C built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is RTE I790 over Ramp to RTE 921C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I790 over Ramp to RTE 921C carry?

About 2,007 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I790 over Ramp to RTE 921C?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I790 over Ramp to RTE 921C?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.