US Bridges

RTE I690 over N.Franklin Street

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .9 MI E JCT Rts 690I +298 · Structure no. 000000001050852

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,587
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over N.Franklin Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over N.Franklin Street in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 29,587 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,679 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I690
CrossesN.Franklin Street
Location.9 MI E JCT Rts 690I +298
RouteInterstate 690
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05412, -76.15481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,587 (2017)
Projected traffic42,679 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over N.Franklin Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE I690 over N.Franklin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over N.Franklin Street carry?

About 29,587 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over N.Franklin Street?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over N.Franklin Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.