US Bridges

RTE 290 over Old Erie Canal

Good

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts 290 + 257 · Structure no. 000000004044940

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,441
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 290 over Old Erie Canal is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 290 over Old Erie Canal in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,441 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,468 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 290
CrossesOld Erie Canal
LocationJCT of Rts 290 + 257
RouteState Highway 290
Coordinates43.05334, -76.00049
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,441 (2021)
Projected traffic11,468 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$491,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 290 over Old Erie Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 290 over Old Erie Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 290 over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 9,441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 290 over Old Erie Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 290 over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.