US Bridges

West Onondaga ST over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · At W Onondaga < Onon Ck · Structure no. 000000002208480

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,104
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Onondaga ST over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Onondaga ST over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 125 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 4,104 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,123 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Onondaga ST
CrossesOnondaga Creek
LocationAt W Onondaga < Onon Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04317, -76.15387
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,104 (2021)
Projected traffic4,123 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Onondaga ST over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is West Onondaga 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does West Onondaga ST over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 4,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Onondaga ST over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns West Onondaga ST over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.