US Bridges

RTE 173 over W B Limestone Crk

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .4 MI SW JCT SH92 & SH173 · Structure no. 000000001039200

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,510
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 173 over W B Limestone Crk is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 173 over W B Limestone Crk in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 4,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,478 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 173
CrossesW B Limestone Crk
Location.4 MI SW JCT SH92 & SH173
RouteState Highway 173
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99683, -75.98742
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,510 (2020)
Projected traffic5,478 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 173 over W B Limestone Crk built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 173 over W B Limestone Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 173 over W B Limestone Crk carry?

About 4,510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 173 over W B Limestone Crk?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 173 over W B Limestone Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.