FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 790

Carrying RTE 790 over ERIE BARGE CANAL

INT.N-S ART.& BARGE CANAL, Oneida, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 790

The RTE 790 bridge in Oneida, New York carries RTE 790 over ERIE BARGE CANAL. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 112.5 meters (369 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,131 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How RTE 790 compares

▼ 9.2
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of New York bridges
509
Bridges in Oneida · 54 in Poor condition
RTE 790 32.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Last Reconstructed
2004
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
112.5 m (369 ft)
Deck Width
18.0 m (59 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,131 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000004426460

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 790 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 790 against other structures in Oneida 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 790?

RTE 790 in Oneida, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 790 inspected?

RTE 790'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 20,131 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 790 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 790?

RTE 790 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 790?

RTE 790 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 790 and does age affect safety?

RTE 790 was built in 1989, making it 37 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.

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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