US Bridges

I690 over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · I690 Ramp over Onondaga C · Structure no. 000000001050800

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,372
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I690 over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I690 over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1968, 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 8,372 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,076 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI690
CrossesOnondaga Creek
LocationI690 Ramp over Onondaga C
RouteInterstate 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05468, -76.15658
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,372 (2020)
Projected traffic12,076 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I690 over Onondaga Creek built?

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

What condition is I690 over Onondaga Creek 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 I690 over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 8,372 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I690 over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I690 over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.