US Bridges

RTE 695 over RTE 297 Finger Lakes RR

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts 5 EB + 297 · Structure no. 000000001093422

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,589
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 695 over RTE 297 Finger Lakes RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 695 over RTE 297 Finger Lakes RR in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 25,589 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,337 by 2041. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 695
CrossesRTE 297 Finger Lakes RR
LocationJCT of Rts 5 EB + 297
RouteState Highway 695
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05547, -76.23331
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,589 (2020)
Projected traffic33,337 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 695 over RTE 297 Finger Lakes RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE 695 over RTE 297 Finger Lakes RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 695 over RTE 297 Finger Lakes RR carry?

About 25,589 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 695 over RTE 297 Finger Lakes RR?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 695 over RTE 297 Finger Lakes RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.