US Bridges

RTE I690 over Bear ST Extension

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · At Exit 9 of I690 · Structure no. 000000001053932

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,645
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over Bear ST Extension is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over Bear ST Extension 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 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 33,645 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,102 by 2023. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I690
CrossesBear ST Extension
LocationAt Exit 9 of I690
RouteInterstate 690
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05617, -76.17679
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,645 (2003)
Projected traffic47,102 by 2023
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over Bear ST Extension built?

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

What condition is RTE I690 over Bear ST Extension 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over Bear ST Extension carry?

About 33,645 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over Bear ST Extension?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over Bear ST Extension?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.