US Bridges

East Avenue over Limestone Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · NE of Village of Minoa · Structure no. 000000002208110

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Avenue over Limestone Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Avenue over Limestone Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 794 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Avenue
CrossesLimestone Creek
LocationNE of Village of Minoa
Coordinates43.08223, -75.99146
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2018)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2038
Trucks4%
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$918,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Avenue over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Avenue over Limestone 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does East Avenue over Limestone Creek carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Avenue over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns East Avenue over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.