RTE 20 over Limestone Creek
PoorOnondaga County, New York · 6.4 MI NE JCT Rts 20 + 91 · Structure no. 000000001015800
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,093
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 20 over Limestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over Limestone Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1931, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,093 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,164 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 20 over Limestone Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 20 over Limestone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 20 over Limestone Creek carry?
About 2,093 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 20 over Limestone Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 20 over Limestone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.