US Bridges

RTE 298 over 90IX RTE I90

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of SH 298 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001045210

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,266
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 298 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 298 over 90IX RTE I90 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 72 years old, older 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 13,266 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,115 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 298
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT of SH 298 & I90
RouteState Highway 298
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09388, -76.07879
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,266 (2020)
Projected traffic16,115 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 298 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE 298 over 90IX RTE I90 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 298 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 13,266 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 298 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 298 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.