US Bridges

Exit 34A Ramp over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · Ramp over I90 at Exit 34A · Structure no. 000000005520009

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,589
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Exit 34A Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit 34A Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1,589 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,292 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesExit 34A Ramp
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationRamp over I90 at Exit 34A
RouteInterstate 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0946, -76.04338
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,589 (2019)
Projected traffic2,292 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exit 34A Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Exit 34A 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Exit 34A Ramp over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 1,589 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Exit 34A Ramp over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Exit 34A Ramp over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.