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RTE 31 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT Rts 31 & I-90 · Structure no. 000000001021890

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,556
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31 over 90IX RTE I90 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,556 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,578 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT Rts 31 & I-90
RouteState Highway 31
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07691, -76.48145
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,556 (2020)
Projected traffic3,578 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 3,556 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.