US Bridges

RTE I690 over Van Rensselaer ST

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .6 MI E JCT I-690 + 298 · Structure no. 000000001053969

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,388
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over Van Rensselaer ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over Van Rensselaer ST 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 65,388 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,322 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I690
CrossesVan Rensselaer ST
Location.6 MI E JCT I-690 + 298
RouteInterstate 690
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05562, -76.16597
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,388 (2021)
Projected traffic94,322 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over Van Rensselaer ST built?

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

What condition is RTE I690 over Van Rensselaer ST 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 Van Rensselaer ST carry?

About 65,388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over Van Rensselaer ST?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over Van Rensselaer ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.