US Bridges

RTE 80 over West Branch of Onondaga

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 1.5 MI NE JCT US20 & RT80 · Structure no. 000000001079930

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,146
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over West Branch of Onondaga is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 80 over West Branch of Onondaga in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,602 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 80
CrossesWest Branch of Onondaga
Location1.5 MI NE JCT US20 & RT80
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates42.92787, -76.21307
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2020)
Projected traffic1,602 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$320,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over West Branch of Onondaga built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 80 over West Branch of Onondaga 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over West Branch of Onondaga carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over West Branch of Onondaga?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 80 over West Branch of Onondaga?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.