US Bridges

RTE 298 over Taylor Commission Ditch

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 2.3 MI SW JCT Rts 298 &31 · Structure no. 000000001045220

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,915
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 298 over Taylor Commission Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying RTE 298 over Taylor Commission Ditch in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,915 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,970 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 298
CrossesTaylor Commission Ditch
Location2.3 MI SW JCT Rts 298 &31
RouteState Highway 298
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12901, -75.99205
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,915 (2020)
Projected traffic8,970 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$769,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 298 over Taylor Commission Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 298 over Taylor Commission Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 298 over Taylor Commission Ditch carry?

About 8,915 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 298 over Taylor Commission Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 298 over Taylor Commission Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.