US Bridges

Ramp Cc over Onondaga Creek Walkway

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · On Ramp - SH5 to I690 EB · Structure no. 000000001050840

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,418
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Cc over Onondaga Creek Walkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Cc over Onondaga Creek Walkway in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 57 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 7,418 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Cc
CrossesOnondaga Creek Walkway
LocationOn Ramp - SH5 to I690 EB
RouteInterstate 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05409, -76.15643
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,418 (2016)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Cc over Onondaga Creek Walkway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ramp Cc 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Cc over Onondaga Creek Walkway carry?

About 7,418 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Cc over Onondaga Creek Walkway?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Cc over Onondaga Creek Walkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.