US Bridges

RTE I690 over Ny Susquehanna & Western

Good

Onondaga County, New York · .7MI W JCT I-690 & Ny 298 · Structure no. 000000001049642

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,270
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over Ny Susquehanna & Western is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over Ny Susquehanna & Western in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39,270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,647 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I690
CrossesNy Susquehanna & Western
Location.7MI W JCT I-690 & Ny 298
RouteInterstate 690
Coordinates43.06105, -76.18878
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,270 (2021)
Projected traffic56,647 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over Ny Susquehanna & Western built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I690 over Ny Susquehanna & Western in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over Ny Susquehanna & Western carry?

About 39,270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over Ny Susquehanna & Western?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over Ny Susquehanna & Western?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.