US Bridges

RTE I90 over RTE 69

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 3.0MI W Int 31 Utica Ny · Structure no. 000000005009929

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,466
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over RTE 69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 69 in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1954, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,466 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,580 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRTE 69
Location3.0MI W Int 31 Utica Ny
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1298, -75.30074
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over RTE 69 built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over RTE 69 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over RTE 69 carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over RTE 69?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 69?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.