US Bridges

Shantz Road over Carpenter Brook

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2 MI SE Cross Lake · Structure no. 000000002208000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shantz Road over Carpenter Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shantz Road over Carpenter Brook in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 95 years old, older 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesShantz Road
CrossesCarpenter Brook
Location2 MI SE Cross Lake
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08538, -76.42878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2021)
Projected traffic141 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$381,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shantz Road over Carpenter Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Shantz Road over Carpenter Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Shantz Road over Carpenter Brook carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Shantz Road over Carpenter Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Shantz Road over Carpenter Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.