US Bridges

East Circle RD over Darlenes Brook Darlene

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 0.25 MI E JCT SH481 & US · Structure no. 000000002268400

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,651
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Circle RD over Darlenes Brook Darlene is a other culvert carrying East Circle RD over Darlenes Brook Darlene 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,651 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,294 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Circle RD
CrossesDarlenes Brook Darlene
Location0.25 MI E JCT SH481 & US
Coordinates43.14842, -76.12183
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,651 (2017)
Projected traffic9,294 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$768,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Circle RD over Darlenes Brook Darlene built?

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

What condition is East Circle RD over Darlenes Brook Darlene in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does East Circle RD over Darlenes Brook Darlene carry?

About 7,651 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Circle RD over Darlenes Brook Darlene?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns East Circle RD over Darlenes Brook Darlene?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.