US Bridges

West Myers Road over Butternut Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.2 MI S of Schepps Crns · Structure no. 000000003208120

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
467
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Myers Road over Butternut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Myers Road over Butternut Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Myers Road
CrossesButternut Creek
Location1.2 MI S of Schepps Crns
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09725, -76.00856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2017)
Projected traffic654 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Myers Road over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Myers 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 2023.

How much traffic does West Myers Road over Butternut Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Myers Road over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West Myers Road over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.