US Bridges

Ramp O to I690E over Catherine Street

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · On Ramp-To I690 EB at I81 · Structure no. 000000001051063

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,540
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp O to I690E over Catherine Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp O to I690E 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 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 4,540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,548 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp O to I690E
CrossesCatherine Street
LocationOn Ramp-To I690 EB at I81
RouteInterstate 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05134, -76.1421
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,540 (2020)
Projected traffic6,548 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp O to I690E over Catherine Street built?

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

What condition is Ramp O to I690E over Catherine Street 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 Ramp O to I690E over Catherine Street carry?

About 4,540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp O to I690E over Catherine Street?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp O to I690E over Catherine Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.