US Bridges

Newell Street over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · Onon Ck .6MI S Kirk Pk · Structure no. 000000002208330

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,269
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newell Street over Onondaga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newell Street over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,269 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,177 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNewell Street
CrossesOnondaga Creek
LocationOnon Ck .6MI S Kirk Pk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.01649, -76.15703
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,269 (2017)
Projected traffic3,177 by 2037
Trucks8%
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newell Street over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newell Street over Onondaga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Newell Street over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 2,269 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Newell Street over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Newell Street over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.