US Bridges

RTE I690 over RTE I481

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.5 MI N JCT Rts I481SB+5 · Structure no. 000000001093510

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,858
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over RTE I481 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over RTE I481 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 52,858 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,001 by 2022. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I690
CrossesRTE I481
Location1.5 MI N JCT Rts I481SB+5
RouteInterstate 690
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05227, -76.05359
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
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,858 (2002)
Projected traffic74,001 by 2022
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over RTE I481 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I690 over RTE I481 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over RTE I481 carry?

About 52,858 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over RTE I481?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over RTE I481?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.