US Bridges

RTE I90 over Carpenters Brook

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 7.1MI E I90 Int 40 · Structure no. 000000005510271

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,384
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Carpenters Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Carpenters Brook in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 73 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 17,384 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,338 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCarpenters Brook
Location7.1MI E I90 Int 40
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08437, -76.42992
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,384 (2015)
Projected traffic24,338 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Carpenters Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE I90 over Carpenters Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Carpenters Brook carry?

About 17,384 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Carpenters Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Carpenters Brook?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.