US Bridges

RTE I690 over RTE 11 N Townsend Stree

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · Connector I690EB to I81SB · Structure no. 00000000105100A

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
622 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,269
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over RTE 11 N Townsend Stree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over RTE 11 N Townsend Stree 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,269 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,813 by 2041. The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I690
CrossesRTE 11 N Townsend Stree
LocationConnector I690EB to I81SB
RouteInterstate 690
Coordinates43.05098, -76.14744
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length622 ft (189.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,269 (2013)
Projected traffic14,813 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over RTE 11 N Townsend Stree built?

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

What condition is RTE I690 over RTE 11 N Townsend Stree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over RTE 11 N Townsend Stree carry?

About 10,269 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over RTE 11 N Townsend Stree?

The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over RTE 11 N Townsend Stree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.