US Bridges

RTE 80 over Limestone Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 8.0 MI E of Fabius · Structure no. 000000003207910

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,160
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over Limestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 80 over Limestone Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,621 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 80
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location8.0 MI E of Fabius
RouteState Highway 80
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84733, -75.90915
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2020)
Projected traffic1,621 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 80 over Limestone 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.