US Bridges

Temple Street over Onondaga Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 0.7MI S of State Armory · Structure no. 000000002208460

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Street over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Temple Street over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2037. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTemple Street
CrossesOnondaga Creek
Location0.7MI S of State Armory
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.03965, -76.15537
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2017)
Projected traffic469 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 Temple Street over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temple 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Temple Street over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Temple Street over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Temple Street over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.