US Bridges

Exit 38 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · Exit 38 of I90 · Structure no. 000000005510200

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Exit 38 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit 38 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1954, 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 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,413 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesExit 38 Ramp
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationExit 38 of I90
RouteInterstate 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11703, -76.21851
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2019)
Projected traffic1,413 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exit 38 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is Exit 38 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Exit 38 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Exit 38 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Exit 38 Ramp over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.