US Bridges

Rodak Road over Skaneateles Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2 Miles SW of Elbridge · Structure no. 000000002208020

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodak Road over Skaneateles Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rodak Road over Skaneateles Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRodak Road
CrossesSkaneateles Creek
Location2 Miles SW of Elbridge
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01063, -76.46289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic21 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodak Road over Skaneateles Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodak Road over Skaneateles Creek 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 Rodak Road over Skaneateles Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rodak Road over Skaneateles Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rodak Road over Skaneateles Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.