US Bridges

RTE I90 over East Bike Path West Bik

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT 90IX and Onondaga Out · Structure no. 000000004433099

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,179
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over East Bike Path West Bik is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over East Bike Path West Bik in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 71 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 33,179 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,860 by 2041. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesEast Bike Path West Bik
LocationJCT 90IX and Onondaga Out
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.1161, -76.24398
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span200 ft (60.9 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,179 (2020)
Projected traffic47,860 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$18.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over East Bike Path West Bik built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE I90 over East Bike Path West Bik 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over East Bike Path West Bik carry?

About 33,179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over East Bike Path West Bik?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (60.9 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over East Bike Path West Bik?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.