US Bridges

Evans Street over Onondaga Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .1 M South of Franklin ST · Structure no. 000000002267910

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Street over Onondaga Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Evans Street over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2037. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEvans Street
CrossesOnondaga Creek
Location.1 M South of Franklin ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.05483, -76.15664
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2017)
Projected traffic631 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$891,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evans Street over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Evans Street over Onondaga 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Evans Street over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Evans Street over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Street over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.