US Bridges

RTE 5 over Butternut Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT Rts 5+ I-481 · Structure no. 000000001002140

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,927
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Butternut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 5 over Butternut Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 44,927 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,138 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesButternut Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT Rts 5+ I-481
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.03287, -76.05699
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,927 (2016)
Projected traffic45,138 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Butternut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Butternut Creek carry?

About 44,927 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns RTE 5 over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.