US Bridges

RTE 175 over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of RTE 175+ South Ave · Structure no. 000000002208380

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,344
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 175 over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 175 over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 129 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 9,344 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,351 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 175
CrossesOnondaga Creek
LocationJCT of RTE 175+ South Ave
RouteCity Street 175
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02736, -76.1583
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,344 (2021)
Projected traffic11,351 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 175 over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 175 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 RTE 175 over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 9,344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 175 over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 175 over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.