US Bridges

RTE 5 over RTE 174

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts 5 + 174 · Structure no. 000000001093430

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,664
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over RTE 174 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over RTE 174 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 14,664 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,104 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesRTE 174
LocationJCT of Rts 5 + 174
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.03509, -76.32261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,664 (2019)
Projected traffic19,104 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over RTE 174 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over RTE 174 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over RTE 174 carry?

About 14,664 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over RTE 174?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over RTE 174?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.