RTE 173 over Butternut Creek
GoodOnondaga County, New York · JCT SH 173 & SH 91 · Structure no. 000000001039190
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,780
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 173 over Butternut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 173 over Butternut Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,021 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 173 over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 173 over Butternut 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 173 over Butternut Creek carry?
About 5,780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 173 over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m).
Who owns RTE 173 over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.