US Bridges

RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 0.12 MI W Int 31 on I-90 · Structure no. 000000005513030

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,969
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90 in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 72 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 10,969 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,020 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location0.12 MI W Int 31 on I-90
RouteCity Street 5
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11262, -75.20726
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,969 (2021)
Projected traffic11,020 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 10,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.