Gifford Street over Onondaga Creek
FairOnondaga County, New York · .3 MI S of Armory/Syracus · Structure no. 000000002208490
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,135
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gifford Street over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gifford Street over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gifford Street over Onondaga Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gifford Street 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Gifford Street over Onondaga Creek carry?
About 1,135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Gifford Street over Onondaga Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Gifford Street over Onondaga Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.