US Bridges

South Ave over Onondaga Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · NE of Lower Onondaga Park · Structure no. 000000002208410

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,021
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Ave over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Ave over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 54 years old, older 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 6,021 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,449 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Ave
CrossesOnondaga Creek
LocationNE of Lower Onondaga Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.03067, -76.15867
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,021 (2021)
Projected traffic7,449 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Ave over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is South Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Ave over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 6,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Ave over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns South Ave over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.