US Bridges

RTE I690 over Park Road

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · .7 MI SE JCT I690 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001049540

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,037
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over Park Road is a concrete frame carrying RTE I690 over Park Road in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 42,037 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,638 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I690
CrossesPark Road
Location.7 MI SE JCT I690 & I90
RouteInterstate 690
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10612, -76.24755
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,037 (2019)
Projected traffic60,638 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over Park Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I690 over Park Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over Park Road carry?

About 42,037 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over Park Road?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over Park Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.