US Bridges

Walton Street over Onondaga Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 500 Ft NW Armory · Structure no. 000000002208510

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,855
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton Street over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walton Street over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 98 years old, older 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 1,855 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,597 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWalton Street
CrossesOnondaga Creek
Location500 Ft NW Armory
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.04799, -76.1569
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,855 (2017)
Projected traffic2,597 by 2037
Trucks1%
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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walton Street over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Walton 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Walton Street over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 1,855 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walton Street over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Walton Street over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.