US Bridges

RTE 5 over West ST Arterial West S

Good

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts 5 +west ST Art · Structure no. 000000001002070

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,945
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over West ST Arterial West S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over West ST Arterial West S in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6,945 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,977 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesWest ST Arterial West S
LocationJCT of Rts 5 +west ST Art
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates43.05041, -76.15902
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,945 (2021)
Projected traffic6,977 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over West ST Arterial West S built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is RTE 5 over West ST Arterial West S 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over West ST Arterial West S carry?

About 6,945 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over West ST Arterial West S?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over West ST Arterial West S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.