US Bridges

RTE 11 over Kennedy Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.5 MI N. of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000001079390

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,085
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Kennedy Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 11 over Kennedy Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,915 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesKennedy Creek
Location1.5 MI N. of Lafayette
RouteState Highway 11
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91339, -76.11556
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,085 (2020)
Projected traffic2,915 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$270,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Kennedy Creek 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 RTE 11 over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 2,085 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RTE 11 over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.