US Bridges

Burnet Avenue over CSX Transportation West

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .1 MI SE JCT SH290 &SH635 · Structure no. 000000002257160

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
433 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,737
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnet Avenue over CSX Transportation West is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnet Avenue over CSX Transportation West in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 5,737 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,969 by 2041. The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnet Avenue
CrossesCSX Transportation West
Location.1 MI SE JCT SH290 &SH635
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06445, -76.07927
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length433 ft (132 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,737 (2020)
Projected traffic6,969 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnet Avenue over CSX Transportation West built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnet Avenue over CSX Transportation West 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Burnet Avenue over CSX Transportation West carry?

About 5,737 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burnet Avenue over CSX Transportation West?

The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Burnet Avenue over CSX Transportation West?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.