US Bridges

Rich ST over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · In Lower Onondaga Park · Structure no. 000000002208400

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
595
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rich ST over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rich ST over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRich ST
CrossesOnondaga Creek
LocationIn Lower Onondaga Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02967, -76.1609
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2017)
Projected traffic833 by 2037
Trucks1%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rich ST over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rich ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rich ST over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rich ST over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rich ST over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.