US Bridges

RTE I690 over Catherine Street

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.5MI E JCT 690I Wb+ I-81 · Structure no. 000000001051061

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,056
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over Catherine Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over Catherine Street 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 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 57,056 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I690
CrossesCatherine Street
Location0.5MI E JCT 690I Wb+ I-81
RouteInterstate 690
Coordinates43.05175, -76.14213
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,056 (2003)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over Catherine Street built?

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

What condition is RTE I690 over Catherine 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over Catherine Street carry?

About 57,056 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over Catherine Street?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over Catherine Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.