US Bridges

RTE I690 over Beech Street

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT I-690+ Teall · Structure no. 000000001051139

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,568
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over Beech Street is a prestressed concrete continuous other carrying RTE I690 over Beech Street in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 6 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 91,568 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,086 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I690
CrossesBeech Street
Location0.1 MI W JCT I-690+ Teall
RouteInterstate 690
Coordinates43.05166, -76.12758
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,568 (2020)
Projected traffic132,086 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over Beech Street built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I690 over Beech Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over Beech Street carry?

About 91,568 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over Beech Street?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over Beech Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.