US Bridges

Exit 39 Ramp over Jones RD

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1 MI W Int CR 48 & 690 · Structure no. 000000005523350

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,668
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Exit 39 Ramp over Jones RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit 39 Ramp over Jones RD 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 6 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 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesExit 39 Ramp
CrossesJones RD
Location1 MI W Int CR 48 & 690
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates43.10904, -76.28831
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,668 (2019)
Projected traffic8,176 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exit 39 Ramp over Jones RD built?

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

What condition is Exit 39 Ramp over Jones RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Exit 39 Ramp over Jones RD carry?

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

How long is Exit 39 Ramp over Jones RD?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Exit 39 Ramp over Jones RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.