US Bridges

Packwood Place over Skaneateles Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 0.7MI S. Seneca Trnpik · Structure no. 000000002270680

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Packwood Place over Skaneateles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Packwood Place over Skaneateles Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPackwood Place
CrossesSkaneateles Creek
Location0.7MI S. Seneca Trnpik
Coordinates42.95301, -76.43687
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic280 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$705,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Packwood Place over Skaneateles Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Packwood Place over Skaneateles Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Packwood Place over Skaneateles Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Packwood Place over Skaneateles Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Packwood Place over Skaneateles Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.