US Bridges

Ballantyne RD over Onondaga Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · .8 MI NW JCT US 11 & SH 1 · Structure no. 000000002208320

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,955
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballantyne RD over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballantyne RD over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 50 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 5,955 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,125 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBallantyne RD
CrossesOnondaga Creek
Location.8 MI NW JCT US 11 & SH 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.01044, -76.14996
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,955 (2020)
Projected traffic6,125 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ballantyne RD over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Ballantyne RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ballantyne RD over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 5,955 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ballantyne RD over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ballantyne RD over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.