FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE I690

Carrying RTE I690 over NY Susquehanna & Western

.7MI W JCT I-690 & NY 298, Onondaga, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
85 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE I690

The RTE I690 bridge in Onondaga, New York carries RTE I690 over NY Susquehanna & Western. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 109.7 meters (360 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 39,270 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 85.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE I690 compares

▲ 43.4
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of New York bridges
514
Bridges in Onondaga · 19 in Poor condition
RTE I690 85.3 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
7.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
85.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
109.7 m (360 ft)
Deck Width
17.0 m (56 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
39,270 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001049642

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE I690 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE I690 against other structures in Onondaga and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE I690?

RTE I690 in Onondaga, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE I690 inspected?

RTE I690's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 39,270 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE I690 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE I690?

RTE I690 has an NBI inventory load rating of 85.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE I690?

RTE I690 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE I690 and does age affect safety?

RTE I690 was built in 2008, making it 18 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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