US Bridges

Kinne Road over Butternut Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .7 MI N JCT I481 & SH 5 · Structure no. 000000003064660

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,148
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinne Road over Butternut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kinne Road over Butternut Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 4,148 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,132 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKinne Road
CrossesButternut Creek
Location.7 MI N JCT I481 & SH 5
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04303, -76.05075
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,148 (2020)
Projected traffic5,132 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinne Road over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinne Road over Butternut 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kinne Road over Butternut Creek carry?

About 4,148 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kinne Road over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Kinne Road over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.