US Bridges

Dickerson Street over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .2 MI S of State Armory · Structure no. 000000002208500

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
562
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickerson Street over Onondaga Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Dickerson Street over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 787 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDickerson Street
CrossesOnondaga Creek
Location.2 MI S of State Armory
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.04435, -76.15432
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2019)
Projected traffic787 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickerson Street over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Dickerson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dickerson Street over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dickerson Street over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dickerson Street over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.