US Bridges

Ramp R over Access to Parking

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .6 MI NW JCT I690 & SH297 · Structure no. 000000001049580

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp R over Access to Parking is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp R over Access to Parking 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp R
CrossesAccess to Parking
Location.6 MI NW JCT I690 & SH297
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.07924, -76.22213
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic70 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp R over Access to Parking built?

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

What condition is Ramp R over Access to Parking 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp R over Access to Parking carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp R over Access to Parking?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp R over Access to Parking?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.