US Bridges

RTE 290 over Limestone Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.5 MI NW JCT Rts 290&257 · Structure no. 000000001044930

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,441
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 290 over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 290 over Limestone Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,441 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,468 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 290
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location0.5 MI NW JCT Rts 290&257
RouteState Highway 290
Coordinates43.05767, -76.00742
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,441 (2021)
Projected traffic11,468 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 290 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 290 over Limestone Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 290 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 9,441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 290 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 290 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.