US Bridges

RTE I90 over Ley Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.7 MI W I90 Exit 35 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005510119

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,077
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Ley Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE I90 over Ley Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 77 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 29,077 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,943 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesLey Creek
Location0.7 MI W I90 Exit 35 Ramp
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09178, -76.10403
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,077 (2020)
Projected traffic41,943 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Ley Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE I90 over Ley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Ley Creek carry?

About 29,077 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Ley Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Ley Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.