US Bridges

RTE I90 over Oriskany Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 8 MI W Exit 31 of I90 · Structure no. 000000005513069

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,466
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Oriskany Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Oriskany Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesOriskany Creek
Location8 MI W Exit 31 of I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12714, -75.35129
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 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 closed13.7 mi (22 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Oriskany Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Oriskany Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Oriskany Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Oriskany Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Oriskany Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.