US Bridges

I81RAMP to I690EB over James Street

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · Connection I81 & I690 EB · Structure no. 00000000105388A

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,694
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I81RAMP to I690EB over James Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I81RAMP to I690EB over James Street in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1968, 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 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 10,694 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,426 by 2041. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI81RAMP to I690EB
CrossesJames Street
LocationConnection I81 & I690 EB
RouteInterstate 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05176, -76.1497
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.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,694 (2021)
Projected traffic15,426 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I81RAMP to I690EB over James Street built?

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

What condition is I81RAMP to I690EB over James 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I81RAMP to I690EB over James Street carry?

About 10,694 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I81RAMP to I690EB over James Street?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I81RAMP to I690EB over James Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.