US Bridges

RTE I690 over Crouse Avenue

Good

Onondaga County, New York · .7 MI W JCT I690 & Teall · Structure no. 000000001051091

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,977
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over Crouse Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over Crouse Avenue in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,977 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I690
CrossesCrouse Avenue
Location.7 MI W JCT I690 & Teall
RouteInterstate 690
Coordinates43.05163, -76.13644
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,977 (2021)
Projected traffic4,293 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over Crouse Avenue built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE I690 over Crouse Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over Crouse Avenue carry?

About 2,977 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over Crouse Avenue?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over Crouse Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.