FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE I90

Carrying RTE I90 over BEAR TRAP CREEK

.1 MI E JCT I81 & I90, Onondaga, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE I90

The RTE I90 bridge in Onondaga, New York carries RTE I90 over BEAR TRAP CREEK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1971, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29,077 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.0 metric tons.

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

How RTE I90 compares

▲ 17.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of New York bridges
514
Bridges in Onondaga · 19 in Poor condition
RTE I90 59.0 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
59.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Last Reconstructed
1971
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
29,077 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000005510130

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 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 29,077 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 59.0 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 1948, making it 78 years old and last reconstructed in 1971.

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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