US Bridges

West Colvin Str over Onondaga Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · Onondaga Ck W Colvin St. · Structure no. 000000002208360

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,651
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Colvin Str over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Colvin Str over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,651 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,042 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest Colvin Str
CrossesOnondaga Creek
LocationOnondaga Ck W Colvin St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.02325, -76.15479
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,651 (2017)
Projected traffic2,042 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Colvin Str over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Colvin Str 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Colvin Str over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 1,651 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Colvin Str over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns West Colvin Str over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.