US Bridges

RTE I690 over 90IX RTE I90

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · JCT I90 & I690 · Structure no. 000000001026099

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,152
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over 90IX RTE I90 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 4 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 48,152 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,459 by 2041. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I690
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT I90 & I690
RouteState Highway 690
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11148, -76.26443
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,152 (2021)
Projected traffic69,459 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE I690 over 90IX RTE I90 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 48,152 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.