US Bridges

Bennett Road over 5 5 33081317 RTE 5

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.8 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH173 · Structure no. 000000001093460

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,515
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett Road over 5 5 33081317 RTE 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bennett Road over 5 5 33081317 RTE 5 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 6,515 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,914 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBennett Road
Crosses5 5 33081317 RTE 5
Location1.8 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH173
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05425, -76.27831
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,515 (2020)
Projected traffic7,914 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennett Road over 5 5 33081317 RTE 5 built?

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

What condition is Bennett Road over 5 5 33081317 RTE 5 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bennett Road over 5 5 33081317 RTE 5 carry?

About 6,515 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bennett Road over 5 5 33081317 RTE 5?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett Road over 5 5 33081317 RTE 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.