US Bridges

RTE 695 over CSX RR / AMTRAK

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT SH 695 & CSX RR M.Lin · Structure no. 000000001093389

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
812 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
51,178
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 695 over CSX RR / AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 695 over CSX RR / AMTRAK in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 51,178 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,674 by 2041. The structure is 812 ft (247.5 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 695
CrossesCSX RR / AMTRAK
LocationJCT SH 695 & CSX RR M.Lin
RouteState Highway 695
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07249, -76.23254
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length812 ft (247.5 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,178 (2020)
Projected traffic66,674 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$34 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 695 over CSX RR / AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 695 over CSX RR / AMTRAK 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 695 over CSX RR / AMTRAK carry?

About 51,178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 695 over CSX RR / AMTRAK?

The structure is 812 ft (247.5 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 695 over CSX RR / AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.