US Bridges

RTE 11 over Ley Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · .1 MI S JCT US 11 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001008510

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,697
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Ley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 11 over Ley Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 75 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 5,697 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,920 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 11
CrossesLey Creek
Location.1 MI S JCT US 11 & I90
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates43.08969, -76.14943
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,697 (2016)
Projected traffic6,920 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Ley Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 11 over Ley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Ley Creek carry?

About 5,697 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Ley Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Ley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.