US Bridges

RTE I690 over Bridge Street

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1. MI W JCT I-690 EB+481I · Structure no. 000000001064692

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,887
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over Bridge Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over Bridge Street in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 19,887 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,686 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I690
CrossesBridge Street
Location1. MI W JCT I-690 EB+481I
RouteInterstate 690
Coordinates43.05712, -76.06696
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,887 (2018)
Projected traffic28,686 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over Bridge Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE I690 over Bridge Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over Bridge Street carry?

About 19,887 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over Bridge Street?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over Bridge Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.