US Bridges

RTE 5 over CR209

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.2 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH173 · Structure no. 000000001093479

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over CR209 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over CR209 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 19,706 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,672 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesCR209
Location1.2 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH173
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates43.05469, -76.26582
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,706 (2021)
Projected traffic25,672 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over CR209 built?

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

What condition is RTE 5 over CR209 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 CR209 carry?

About 19,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over CR209?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over CR209?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.