US Bridges

RTE 298 over S Br Ley Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · .8 MI W JCT SH 298 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001045200

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,580
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 298 over S Br Ley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 298 over S Br Ley Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 9,580 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,625 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 246 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 298
CrossesS Br Ley Creek
Location.8 MI W JCT SH 298 & I90
RouteState Highway 298
Coordinates43.08814, -76.10719
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width246 ft (75 m)
Roadway width245 ft (74.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,580 (2016)
Projected traffic9,625 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 298 over S Br Ley Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 298 over S Br Ley 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 298 over S Br Ley Creek carry?

About 9,580 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 298 over S Br Ley Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 246 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 298 over S Br Ley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.