US Bridges

W Kirkpatrick ST over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · Onndga CR .4MI 81<BEAR ST · Structure no. 000000002208590

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,028
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Kirkpatrick ST over Onondaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Kirkpatrick ST over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5,028 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,221 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW Kirkpatrick ST
CrossesOnondaga Creek
LocationOnndga CR .4MI 81<BEAR ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.05948, -76.16402
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,028 (2020)
Projected traffic6,221 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Kirkpatrick ST over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Kirkpatrick 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 May 2024.

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

About 5,028 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Kirkpatrick ST over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W Kirkpatrick ST over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.