FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE I90

Carrying RTE I90 over LIMESTONE CREEK

2 MI E INTERCHANGE 34A, Onondaga, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
51 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE I90

The RTE I90 bridge in Onondaga, New York carries RTE I90 over LIMESTONE CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 29.3 meters (96 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,535 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.8 metric tons.

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

How RTE I90 compares

▲ 8.9
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of New York bridges
514
Bridges in Onondaga · 19 in Poor condition
RTE I90 50.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
50.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1995
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
29.3 m (96 ft)
Deck Width
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
18,535 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000005510042

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

RTE I90 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare RTE I90 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 I90?

RTE I90 in Onondaga, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE I90 inspected?

RTE I90'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 18,535 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE I90 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE I90?

RTE I90 has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE I90?

RTE I90 is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is RTE I90 and does age affect safety?

RTE I90 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.

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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