RTE I90 over Bear Trap Creek
PoorOnondaga County, New York · .1 MI E JCT I81 & I90 · Structure no. 000000005510130
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,077
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I90 over Bear Trap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Bear Trap Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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 29,077 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,943 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I90 over Bear Trap Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is RTE I90 over Bear Trap Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I90 over Bear Trap Creek carry?
About 29,077 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is RTE I90 over Bear Trap Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns RTE I90 over Bear Trap Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.