US Bridges

RTE 5 over Newport Road

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.3 MI NE JCT Rts 5 + 174 · Structure no. 000000001093449

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,027
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Newport Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Newport Road 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 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 24,027 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,302 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesNewport Road
Location1.3 MI NE JCT Rts 5 + 174
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04873, -76.30475
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,027 (2021)
Projected traffic31,302 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Newport Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 5 over Newport Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Newport Road carry?

About 24,027 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Newport Road?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Newport Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.