US Bridges

RTE 5 over Canaseraga Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 1 MI East of Chittenango · Structure no. 000000001002170

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,594
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Canaseraga Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 5 over Canaseraga Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,594 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,269 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesCanaseraga Creek
Location1 MI East of Chittenango
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates43.05451, -75.84596
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,594 (2021)
Projected traffic9,269 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Canaseraga Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Canaseraga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Canaseraga Creek carry?

About 8,594 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Canaseraga Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Canaseraga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.