US Bridges

RTE I690 over 690I WB Ramp to 81I SB

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · 0.2MI E JCT 690I Eb+ I-81 · Structure no. 000000001051062

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,784
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over 690I WB Ramp to 81I SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over 690I WB Ramp to 81I SB 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 45,784 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,043 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I690
Crosses690I WB Ramp to 81I SB
Location0.2MI E JCT 690I Eb+ I-81
RouteInterstate 690
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05147, -76.14211
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,784 (2020)
Projected traffic66,043 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over 690I WB Ramp to 81I SB built?

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

What condition is RTE I690 over 690I WB Ramp to 81I SB 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over 690I WB Ramp to 81I SB carry?

About 45,784 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over 690I WB Ramp to 81I SB?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over 690I WB Ramp to 81I SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.