US Bridges

RTE 690 over RTE 31

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts I-690 NB + 31 · Structure no. 000000001053692

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,674
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 690 over RTE 31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 690 over RTE 31 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 10,674 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,905 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 690
CrossesRTE 31
LocationJCT of Rts I-690 NB + 31
RouteState Highway 690
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1513, -76.35679
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,674 (2006)
Projected traffic13,905 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 690 over RTE 31 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 690 over RTE 31 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 690 over RTE 31 carry?

About 10,674 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 690 over RTE 31?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 690 over RTE 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.