US Bridges

RTE I90 over Butternut Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.8 MI E Exit 34A on I90 · Structure no. 000000005510062

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,535
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Butternut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Butternut Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 18,535 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,736 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesButternut Creek
Location1.8 MI E Exit 34A on I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09423, -76.00803
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,535 (2020)
Projected traffic26,736 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Butternut Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Butternut Creek carry?

About 18,535 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.