US Bridges

Fennell RD over Skaneateles Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 0.05 MI S JCT Rt 133 · Structure no. 000000002208250

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,062
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fennell RD over Skaneateles Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Fennell RD over Skaneateles Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,062 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,887 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFennell RD
CrossesSkaneateles Creek
Location0.05 MI S JCT Rt 133
Coordinates42.96066, -76.43924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,062 (2021)
Projected traffic2,887 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$416,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fennell RD over Skaneateles Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fennell RD over Skaneateles 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fennell RD over Skaneateles Creek carry?

About 2,062 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fennell RD over Skaneateles Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fennell RD over Skaneateles Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.