US Bridges

RTE I690 over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.1MI N & W of RT5 & Butt · Structure no. 000000001050821

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,310
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 34,310 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I690
CrossesOnondaga Creek
Location0.1MI N & W of RT5 & Butt
RouteInterstate 690
Coordinates43.05441, -76.15647
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,310 (2002)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 34,310 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.