RTE 290 over Butternut Creek
PoorOnondaga County, New York · .1 MI E JCT SH 290 & I481 · Structure no. 000000001044920
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,086
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 290 over Butternut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 290 over Butternut Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 17,086 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,756 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 290 over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 290 over Butternut Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 290 over Butternut Creek carry?
About 17,086 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 290 over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 290 over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.