West Elizabeth ST over Skaneateles Creek
PoorOnondaga County, New York · S of US20 in Skaneateles · Structure no. 000000002257700
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 929
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Elizabeth ST over Skaneateles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Elizabeth ST over Skaneateles Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 929 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Elizabeth ST over Skaneateles Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Elizabeth ST over Skaneateles Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does West Elizabeth ST over Skaneateles Creek carry?
About 929 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Elizabeth ST over Skaneateles Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns West Elizabeth ST over Skaneateles Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.