US Bridges

RTE 92 over Ledyard Canal

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.8 MI NW JCT Rts 92 +257 · Structure no. 000000001034640

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,373
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 92 over Ledyard Canal is a concrete slab carrying RTE 92 over Ledyard Canal in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 15,373 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,445 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 92
CrossesLedyard Canal
Location0.8 MI NW JCT Rts 92 +257
RouteState Highway 92
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01159, -75.99872
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,373 (2020)
Projected traffic15,445 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 92 over Ledyard Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 92 over Ledyard Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 92 over Ledyard Canal carry?

About 15,373 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 92 over Ledyard Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 92 over Ledyard Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.