US Bridges

Spencer Street over Onondaga Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · Onondaga Ck .8MI NE Armry · Structure no. 000000002208580

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,431
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencer Street over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spencer Street over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,431 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,403 by 2037. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSpencer Street
CrossesOnondaga Creek
LocationOnondaga Ck .8MI NE Armry
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.05786, -76.16312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,431 (2017)
Projected traffic3,403 by 2037
Trucks6%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spencer Street over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spencer 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Spencer Street over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 2,431 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Spencer Street over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Spencer Street over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.