US Bridges

RTE 690 over RTE I481

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.4 MI N JCT I481SB & SH5 · Structure no. 000000001093520

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,394
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 690 over RTE I481 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 690 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 16,394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,648 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 690
CrossesRTE I481
Location1.4 MI N JCT I481SB & SH5
RouteInterstate 690
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05418, -76.05445
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating109.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,394 (2018)
Projected traffic23,648 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 690 over RTE I481 built?

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

What condition is RTE 690 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 690 over RTE I481 carry?

About 16,394 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 690 over RTE I481?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 690 over RTE I481?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.