Wallberger Road over Butternut Creek
PoorPosted for loadOnondaga County, New York · 4.4 MI S JCT SH 1 & SH 81 · Structure no. 000000003208100
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wallberger Road over Butternut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wallberger Road over Butternut Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wallberger Road over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wallberger Road over Butternut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Wallberger Road over Butternut Creek carry?
About 17 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wallberger Road over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Wallberger Road over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.