US Bridges

W Washington ST over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .7 MI SW JCT I81 & I690 · Structure no. 000000002208530

Built
1880
145 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,209
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Washington ST over Onondaga Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying W Washington ST over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1880, so it is 145 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 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,495 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 202 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW Washington ST
CrossesOnondaga Creek
Location.7 MI SW JCT I81 & I690
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04955, -76.15735
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width202 ft (61.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2020)
Projected traffic1,495 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Washington ST over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Washington 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W Washington ST over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Washington ST over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.

Who owns W Washington ST over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.