US Bridges

RTE 317 over Skaneateles Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · .3 MI S JCT SH 31 & SH31C · Structure no. 000000001022090

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,778
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 317 over Skaneateles Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 317 over Skaneateles Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,778 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,883 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 317
CrossesSkaneateles Creek
Location.3 MI S JCT SH 31 & SH31C
RouteState Highway 317
Coordinates43.06436, -76.47176
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,778 (2020)
Projected traffic3,883 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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$741,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 317 over Skaneateles Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 317 over Skaneateles 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 317 over Skaneateles Creek carry?

About 2,778 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 317 over Skaneateles Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 317 over Skaneateles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.