US Bridges

RTE I690 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .2 MI W Exit 16 of I690 · Structure no. 000000001051081

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,074
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over CSX Transportation in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 41,074 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I690
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.2 MI W Exit 16 of I690
RouteInterstate 690
Coordinates43.05946, -76.08967
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,074 (2005)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I690 over CSX Transportation 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 41,074 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.