US Bridges

RTE 48 to 690I over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.3MI E Intrch 39 Ovr 90I · Structure no. 000000001073150

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,719
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 48 to 690I over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 48 to 690I over 90IX RTE I90 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 8,719 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,577 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 48 to 690I
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location0.3MI E Intrch 39 Ovr 90I
RouteInterstate 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1115, -76.26539
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,719 (2017)
Projected traffic12,577 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 NetworkNon-Interstate 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 48 to 690I over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 48 to 690I over 90IX RTE I90 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 48 to 690I over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 8,719 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 48 to 690I over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 48 to 690I over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.