US Bridges

RTE 290 over E First ST CSX Trans/ a

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .9 MI W JCT SH 290 & I481 · Structure no. 000000001044910

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,775
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 290 over E First ST CSX Trans/ a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 290 over E First ST CSX Trans/ a in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 12,775 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,519 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 290
CrossesE First ST CSX Trans/ a
Location.9 MI W JCT SH 290 & I481
RouteState Highway 290
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06289, -76.06829
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,775 (2018)
Projected traffic15,519 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 290 over E First ST CSX Trans/ a built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 290 over E First ST CSX Trans/ a 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 290 over E First ST CSX Trans/ a carry?

About 12,775 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 290 over E First ST CSX Trans/ a?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 290 over E First ST CSX Trans/ a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.