RTE 5 over Skaneateles Creek
GoodOnondaga County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT Rts 5 & 31C · Structure no. 000000001002030
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,562
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Skaneateles Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 5 over Skaneateles Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,562 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,989 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Skaneateles Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Skaneateles 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Skaneateles Creek carry?
About 12,562 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Skaneateles Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Skaneateles Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.