US Bridges

RTE I90 over Skaneateles Creek

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Onondaga County, New York · 10.3 MI W I90 Ex 39 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005510289

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,192
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Skaneateles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Skaneateles Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,192 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,329 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesSkaneateles Creek
Location10.3 MI W I90 Ex 39 Ramp
RouteInterstate 90
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07696, -76.48246
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,192 (2018)
Projected traffic38,329 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Skaneateles Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE I90 over Skaneateles Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Skaneateles Creek carry?

About 34,192 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Skaneateles Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Skaneateles Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.