US Bridges

RTE I690 over N Clinton Street

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · .8 MI E JCT I-690 + 298 · Structure no. 000000001054020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,620
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over N Clinton Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over N Clinton 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 68,620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,068 by 2022. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I690
CrossesN Clinton Street
Location.8 MI E JCT I-690 + 298
RouteInterstate 690
Coordinates43.05414, -76.15345
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,620 (2002)
Projected traffic96,068 by 2022
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over N Clinton Street built?

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

What condition is RTE I690 over N Clinton Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over N Clinton Street carry?

About 68,620 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over N Clinton Street?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over N Clinton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.