US Bridges

RTE 635 over WB Collect/Distr 690I69

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT I690 & Thompson Road · Structure no. 000000001064689

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,719
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 635 over WB Collect/Distr 690I69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 635 over WB Collect/Distr 690I69 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 19,719 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,811 by 2041. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 635
CrossesWB Collect/Distr 690I69
LocationJCT I690 & Thompson Road
RouteState Highway 635
Coordinates43.05829, -76.08379
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,719 (2019)
Projected traffic19,811 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$11.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 635 over WB Collect/Distr 690I69 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 635 over WB Collect/Distr 690I69 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 635 over WB Collect/Distr 690I69 carry?

About 19,719 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 635 over WB Collect/Distr 690I69?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 635 over WB Collect/Distr 690I69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.