Elmhurst Avenue over Onondaga Creek
FairOnondaga County, New York · .5MI S of Kirk Park · Structure no. 000000002208350
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 511
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmhurst Avenue over Onondaga Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elmhurst Avenue over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elmhurst Avenue over Onondaga Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elmhurst Avenue 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 2023.
How much traffic does Elmhurst Avenue over Onondaga Creek carry?
About 511 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elmhurst Avenue over Onondaga Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Elmhurst Avenue over Onondaga Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.