US Bridges

Oran Delphi Road over Cheese Factory Gulf

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 1 Mile South of U S 20 · Structure no. 000000003207900

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,580
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oran Delphi Road over Cheese Factory Gulf is a concrete frame carrying Oran Delphi Road over Cheese Factory Gulf in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,212 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOran Delphi Road
CrossesCheese Factory Gulf
Location1 Mile South of U S 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.90179, -75.91564
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2021)
Projected traffic2,212 by 2041
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oran Delphi Road over Cheese Factory Gulf built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oran Delphi Road over Cheese Factory Gulf 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Oran Delphi Road over Cheese Factory Gulf carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oran Delphi Road over Cheese Factory Gulf?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Oran Delphi Road over Cheese Factory Gulf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.