RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek
FairOnondaga County, New York · JCT RTE 5 + Onondaga CR · Structure no. 000000002208550
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,644
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 175 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 5 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 7,644 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,679 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 162 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is RTE 5 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek carry?
About 7,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.