Walnut Street over Park Pond Outlet
PoorOnondaga County, New York · 0.5 MI SW JCT Rts 5&257 · Structure no. 000000002266080
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 188
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Park Pond Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Street over Park Pond Outlet in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Park Pond Outlet built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Street over Park Pond Outlet 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over Park Pond Outlet carry?
About 188 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Park Pond Outlet?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Park Pond Outlet?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.