US Bridges

RTE I790 over Realls Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 0.47 MI W Int 31 on I-90 · Structure no. 000000005513090

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I790 over Realls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I790 over Realls Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,297 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRTE I790
CrossesRealls Creek
Location0.47 MI W Int 31 on I-90
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11464, -75.21408
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2020)
Projected traffic4,297 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I790 over Realls Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE I790 over Realls 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I790 over Realls Creek carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I790 over Realls Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns RTE I790 over Realls Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.