US Bridges

RTE 635 over CSX Trans

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 0.03 M N 690W on Ramp · Structure no. 000000001064679

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,187
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 635 over CSX Trans is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 635 over CSX Trans in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,187 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,277 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 635
CrossesCSX Trans
Location0.03 M N 690W on Ramp
RouteCity Street 635
Coordinates43.0608, -76.08522
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,187 (2019)
Projected traffic19,277 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 635 over CSX Trans built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is RTE 635 over CSX Trans in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 635 over CSX Trans carry?

About 19,187 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 635 over CSX Trans?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 635 over CSX Trans?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.