US Bridges

Dorwin Avenue over Onondaga Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · City Line - So.Syracuse · Structure no. 000000002208280

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,693
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorwin Avenue over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dorwin Avenue over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 years old, older 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 4,693 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,806 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDorwin Avenue
CrossesOnondaga Creek
LocationCity Line - So.Syracuse
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.98513, -76.14984
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,693 (2021)
Projected traffic5,806 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dorwin Avenue over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Dorwin Avenue over Onondaga 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dorwin Avenue over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 4,693 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dorwin Avenue over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Dorwin Avenue over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.