US Bridges

Tallman Street over Onondaga Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 0.03MI E JCT Midland Ave · Structure no. 000000002208440

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,095
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallman Street over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tallman Street over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 51 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 3,095 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,829 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTallman Street
CrossesOnondaga Creek
Location0.03MI E JCT Midland Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.03638, -76.15466
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,095 (2021)
Projected traffic3,829 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tallman Street over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Tallman Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tallman Street over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 3,095 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tallman Street over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Tallman Street over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.