US Bridges

RTE I81 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT I81 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001031659

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69,395
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over 90IX RTE I90 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 39 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 69,395 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,102 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT I81 & I90
RouteInterstate 81
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09313, -76.16363
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,395 (2020)
Projected traffic100,102 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$11.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE I81 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 I81 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 69,395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.