US Bridges

RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.2MI NW Syr Po W Genesee · Structure no. 000000002208560

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,567
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek is a masonry culvert carrying RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1900, 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 9,567 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,611 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesOnondaga Creek
Location0.2MI NW Syr Po W Genesee
RouteCity Street 5
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.053, -76.15748
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,567 (2021)
Projected traffic9,611 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 SystemYes

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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek built?

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

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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 9,567 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns RTE 5 over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.