US Bridges

RTE 173 over Limestone Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · JCT Rts 173 & 92 · Structure no. 000000001039210

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,510
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 173 over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 173 over Limestone Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,478 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 173
CrossesLimestone Creek
LocationJCT Rts 173 & 92
RouteState Highway 173
Coordinates43.00005, -75.9808
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,510 (2020)
Projected traffic5,478 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 173 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 173 over Limestone 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 173 over Limestone Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 173 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 173 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.