US Bridges

RTE 370 over Ley Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT SH 370 & Ley Creek · Structure no. 000000002208670

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,967
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 370 over Ley Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 370 over Ley Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 9,967 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,013 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 370
CrossesLey Creek
LocationJCT SH 370 & Ley Creek
RouteState Highway 370
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07542, -76.17188
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,967 (2020)
Projected traffic10,013 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 370 over Ley Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 370 over Ley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 370 over Ley Creek carry?

About 9,967 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 370 over Ley Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 370 over Ley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.