US Bridges

RTE I690 over 81I 81I33032049 RTE I81

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts I-690 WB +I-81 · Structure no. 000000001095510

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,620
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I690 over 81I 81I33032049 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I690 over 81I 81I33032049 RTE I81 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 57 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 68,620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,068 by 2022. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I690
Crosses81I 81I33032049 RTE I81
LocationJCT of Rts I-690 WB +I-81
RouteInterstate 690
Coordinates43.05355, -76.15145
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,620 (2002)
Projected traffic96,068 by 2022
Trucks13%
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 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I690 over 81I 81I33032049 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is RTE I690 over 81I 81I33032049 RTE I81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I690 over 81I 81I33032049 RTE I81 carry?

About 68,620 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I690 over 81I 81I33032049 RTE I81?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I690 over 81I 81I33032049 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.