US Bridges

W.Fayette Street over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.5 MI W of State Bldg · Structure no. 000000002208520

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,463
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Fayette Street over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.Fayette Street over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 78 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 6,463 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,851 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW.Fayette Street
CrossesOnondaga Creek
Location0.5 MI W of State Bldg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.04873, -76.15717
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,463 (2020)
Projected traffic7,851 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.Fayette Street over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is W.Fayette 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W.Fayette Street over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 6,463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W.Fayette Street over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns W.Fayette Street over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.