US Bridges

RTE I690 over Hiawatha Boulevard

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .4 MI W JCT I690 & SH 298 · Structure no. 000000001049659

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78,540
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over Hiawatha Boulevard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over Hiawatha Boulevard in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 78,540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,293 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I690
CrossesHiawatha Boulevard
Location.4 MI W JCT I690 & SH 298
RouteInterstate 690
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05801, -76.18192
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,540 (2021)
Projected traffic113,293 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over Hiawatha Boulevard built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I690 over Hiawatha Boulevard 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over Hiawatha Boulevard carry?

About 78,540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over Hiawatha Boulevard?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over Hiawatha Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.