US Bridges

RTE I690 over No. Geddes Street

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · Near Onondaga Lake · Structure no. 000000001050759

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,388
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over No. Geddes Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over No. Geddes Street in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 57 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 65,388 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,322 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I690
CrossesNo. Geddes Street
LocationNear Onondaga Lake
RouteInterstate 690
Coordinates43.05585, -76.17043
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,388 (2021)
Projected traffic94,322 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over No. Geddes Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is RTE I690 over No. Geddes Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over No. Geddes Street carry?

About 65,388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over No. Geddes Street?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over No. Geddes Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.