US Bridges

RTE 290 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · Intersection of Thompson · Structure no. 000000001044900

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,527
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 290 over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 290 over CSX Transportation in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 12,527 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,636 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 290
CrossesCSX Transportation
LocationIntersection of Thompson
RouteState Highway 290
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06945, -76.09059
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,527 (2021)
Projected traffic13,636 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$12.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 290 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 290 over CSX Transportation 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 290 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 12,527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 290 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 290 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.