Onionville Road over Sterling Creek
PoorPosted for loadCayuga County, New York · 1.0 MI S of Sterling · Structure no. 000000002206960
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Onionville Road over Sterling Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Onionville Road over Sterling Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Onionville Road over Sterling Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Onionville Road over Sterling Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Onionville Road over Sterling Creek carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Onionville Road over Sterling Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Onionville Road over Sterling Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.