US Bridges

Crow Hill Road over Skaneateles Creek

FairPosted for load

Onondaga County, New York · 2 MI NW of Skaneateles · Structure no. 000000002263800

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
984
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crow Hill Road over Skaneateles Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Crow Hill Road over Skaneateles Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 984 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCrow Hill Road
CrossesSkaneateles Creek
Location2 MI NW of Skaneateles
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97312, -76.44431
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2017)
Projected traffic1,378 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$201,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crow Hill Road over Skaneateles Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crow Hill Road over Skaneateles 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Crow Hill Road over Skaneateles Creek carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Crow Hill Road over Skaneateles Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Crow Hill Road over Skaneateles Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.