US Bridges

RTE 5 over Mill Street Limestone C

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT Rts 5 & 257 · Structure no. 000000001002150

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,648
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Mill Street Limestone C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 5 over Mill Street Limestone C in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 19,648 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,740 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesMill Street Limestone C
Location0.4 MI W JCT Rts 5 & 257
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates43.02935, -76.01298
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,648 (2020)
Projected traffic19,740 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$8.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Mill Street Limestone C built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Mill Street Limestone C 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 Mill Street Limestone C carry?

About 19,648 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Mill Street Limestone C?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Mill Street Limestone C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.