Palmer Road over Butternut Creek
FairOnondaga County, New York · 2 MI SE JCT of US20<US11 · Structure no. 000000003208080
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 192
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Road over Butternut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palmer Road over Butternut Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 70 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer Road over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Palmer 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Palmer Road over Butternut Creek carry?
About 192 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Road over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Road over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.