RTE 690 over Seneca River
FairOnondaga County, New York · 1.7 MI W SH 48 & Canal · Structure no. 000000004053701
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 435 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 690 over Seneca River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 690 over Seneca River in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 9,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,881 by 2041. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 690 over Seneca River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 690 over Seneca River 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 690 over Seneca River carry?
About 9,120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 690 over Seneca River?
The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 690 over Seneca River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.