US Bridges

Exit 39 Ramp over RTE I90 90IX

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 90I at Exit 39 Overpass · Structure no. 000000005523340

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,668
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Exit 39 Ramp over RTE I90 90IX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit 39 Ramp over RTE I90 90IX in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,668 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,176 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesExit 39 Ramp
CrossesRTE I90 90IX
Location90I at Exit 39 Overpass
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10727, -76.2869
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,668 (2019)
Projected traffic8,176 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exit 39 Ramp over RTE I90 90IX built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exit 39 Ramp over RTE I90 90IX 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Exit 39 Ramp over RTE I90 90IX carry?

About 5,668 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Exit 39 Ramp over RTE I90 90IX?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Exit 39 Ramp over RTE I90 90IX?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.