US Bridges

RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E-CR81

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · Exit 4 of I690 · Structure no. 000000001061731

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,577
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E-CR81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E-CR81 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 54 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 14,577 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,026 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I690
CrossesJohn Glenn Ramp E-CR81
LocationExit 4 of I690
RouteInterstate 690
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1128, -76.26738
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,577 (2018)
Projected traffic21,026 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E-CR81 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E-CR81 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E-CR81 carry?

About 14,577 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E-CR81?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E-CR81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.