US Bridges

Webster Road over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .8 MI SW JCT 11A & 20 · Structure no. 000000002208040

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster Road over Onondaga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Webster Road over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWebster Road
CrossesOnondaga Creek
Location.8 MI SW JCT 11A & 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.88264, -76.15356
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2018)
Projected traffic87 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$478,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster Road over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webster Road over Onondaga 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Webster Road over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Webster Road over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Webster Road over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.