US Bridges

RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .1 MI NW JCT I690 NB & I9 · Structure no. 000000001061732

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,408
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E 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 15,408 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I690
CrossesJohn Glenn Ramp E
Location.1 MI NW JCT I690 NB & I9
RouteState Highway 690
Coordinates43.11289, -76.26726
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,408 (2002)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E 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 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 carry?

About 15,408 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over John Glenn Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.