US Bridges

RTE 297 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · In Solvay · Structure no. 000000001045170

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,811
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 297 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 297 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6,811 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,427 by 2041. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 297
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
LocationIn Solvay
RouteState Highway 297
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06864, -76.21704
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,811 (2020)
Projected traffic8,427 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 297 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 297 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 297 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 6,811 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 297 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 297 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.