US Bridges

West Brighton Ave over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .6 MI SW Colvn&salina Syr · Structure no. 000000002208340

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,239
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Brighton Ave over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Brighton Ave over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 105 years old, older 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 6 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 9,239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,223 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Brighton Ave
CrossesOnondaga Creek
Location.6 MI SW Colvn&salina Syr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01933, -76.15428
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,239 (2020)
Projected traffic11,223 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Brighton Ave over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is West Brighton Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Brighton Ave over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 9,239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Brighton Ave over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns West Brighton Ave over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.