RTE 173 over Onondaga Creek
GoodOnondaga County, New York · .3 MI W JCT SH 173 & US11 · Structure no. 000000002208300
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 161 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,836
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 173 over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 173 over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,836 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,022 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 173 over Onondaga Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 173 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 173 over Onondaga Creek carry?
About 14,836 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 173 over Onondaga Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 173 over Onondaga Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.