US Bridges

Herald Place over Onondaga Creek Walkway

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT I690 Ramp & Onon Crk · Structure no. 000000001050010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,878
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herald Place over Onondaga Creek Walkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Herald Place over Onondaga Creek Walkway in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 3,878 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,594 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHerald Place
CrossesOnondaga Creek Walkway
LocationJCT I690 Ramp & Onon Crk
RouteInterstate 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05375, -76.15657
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,878 (2016)
Projected traffic5,594 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herald Place over Onondaga Creek Walkway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herald Place over Onondaga Creek Walkway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Herald Place over Onondaga Creek Walkway carry?

About 3,878 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Herald Place over Onondaga Creek Walkway?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Herald Place over Onondaga Creek Walkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.