US Bridges

State Highway 5/92 over Butternut Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · On Ramp JCT I481 & SH 5/9 · Structure no. 000000001096250

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,635
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 5/92 over Butternut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 5/92 over Butternut Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,635 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,225 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Highway 5/92
CrossesButternut Creek
LocationOn Ramp JCT I481 & SH 5/9
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates43.03368, -76.05625
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,635 (2021)
Projected traffic18,225 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 5/92 over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 5/92 over Butternut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 5/92 over Butternut Creek carry?

About 12,635 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 5/92 over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns State Highway 5/92 over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.