US Bridges

RTE 173 over 5 5 33091336 RTE 5

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts 173 + 5 · Structure no. 000000001093480

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
343 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,202
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 173 over 5 5 33091336 RTE 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 173 over 5 5 33091336 RTE 5 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 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 8,202 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,963 by 2041. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 173
Crosses5 5 33091336 RTE 5
LocationJCT of Rts 173 + 5
RouteState Highway 173
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05299, -76.24363
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,202 (2020)
Projected traffic9,963 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 173 over 5 5 33091336 RTE 5 built?

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

What condition is RTE 173 over 5 5 33091336 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 173 over 5 5 33091336 RTE 5 carry?

About 8,202 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 173 over 5 5 33091336 RTE 5?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 173 over 5 5 33091336 RTE 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.