US Bridges

RTE 20 over RTE 11A

Good

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts 20 & 11A · Structure no. 000000001009100

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,296
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over RTE 11A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over RTE 11A in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,296 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,442 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 20
CrossesRTE 11A
LocationJCT of Rts 20 & 11A
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.89162, -76.14459
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,296 (2021)
Projected traffic4,442 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over RTE 11A built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over RTE 11A 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over RTE 11A carry?

About 4,296 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over RTE 11A?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over RTE 11A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.