US Bridges

RTE I690 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .2 MI W Exit 16 of I690 · Structure no. 000000001051082

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
28,819
2018 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 28,819 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,570 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I690
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.2 MI W Exit 16 of I690
RouteInterstate 690
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05928, -76.08985
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,819 (2018)
Projected traffic41,570 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$3.5 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 28,819 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.