US Bridges

RTE 20 over Skaneateles Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.1 MI W 321 · Structure no. 000000001015740

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,592
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Skaneateles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over Skaneateles Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 94 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 9,592 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,918 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
CrossesSkaneateles Creek
Location0.1 MI W 321
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94571, -76.42961
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,592 (2021)
Projected traffic9,918 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Skaneateles Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE 20 over Skaneateles 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Skaneateles Creek carry?

About 9,592 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Skaneateles Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Skaneateles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.