US Bridges

CR 70 over 90IX RTE I90

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · I90 1.4 M W Exit 35 · Structure no. 000000005510120

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,405
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 70 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 70 over 90IX RTE I90 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,405 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,780 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 70
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationI90 1.4 M W Exit 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09269, -76.11674
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,405 (2021)
Projected traffic7,780 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 70 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 over 90IX RTE I90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 70 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 6,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 70 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns CR 70 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.