US Bridges

RTE I90 over Nyo&w RR (aband)

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 1.65 MI W Int 32 on I-90 · Structure no. 000000005512969

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,281
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Nyo&w RR (aband) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Nyo&w RR (aband) 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 3 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 25,281 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,120 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 113 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesNyo&w RR (aband)
Location1.65 MI W Int 32 on I-90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12755, -75.42979
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,281 (2020)
Projected traffic28,120 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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$8.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Nyo&w RR (aband) built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Nyo&w RR (aband) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Nyo&w RR (aband) carry?

About 25,281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Nyo&w RR (aband)?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Nyo&w RR (aband)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.