US Bridges

RTE 690 over RTE 370

Good

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts 690 NB + 370 · Structure no. 000000001053712

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,120
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 690 over RTE 370 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 690 over RTE 370 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 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 9,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,881 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 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 370
LocationJCT of Rts 690 NB + 370
RouteState Highway 690
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.16311, -76.3634
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,120 (2021)
Projected traffic11,881 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 690 over RTE 370 built?

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

What condition is RTE 690 over RTE 370 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 690 over RTE 370 carry?

About 9,120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 690 over RTE 370?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 690 over RTE 370?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.