US Bridges

RTE 20 over Onondaga Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 1.3 MI NW JCT US20 &US11A · Structure no. 000000001015760

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,953
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,953 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,087 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 20
CrossesOnondaga Creek
Location1.3 MI NW JCT US20 &US11A
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.90014, -76.16894
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,953 (2021)
Projected traffic4,087 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over Onondaga 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 3,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.