US Bridges

RTE 5 over Roadway a

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .3 MI NE JCT SH5 WB&SH173 · Structure no. 000000001093390

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,431
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Roadway a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Roadway a in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 17,431 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,709 by 2041. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesRoadway a
Location.3 MI NE JCT SH5 WB&SH173
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05583, -76.23801
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,431 (2014)
Projected traffic22,709 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Roadway a built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Roadway a 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Roadway a carry?

About 17,431 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Roadway a?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Roadway a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.