US Bridges

Whetstone Road over Limestone Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 0.1 MI SE of Manlius · Structure no. 000000003208150

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
615
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whetstone Road over Limestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whetstone Road over Limestone Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 615 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWhetstone Road
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location0.1 MI SE of Manlius
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.99621, -75.96857
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2021)
Projected traffic861 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$971,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whetstone Road over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whetstone Road over Limestone Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Whetstone Road over Limestone Creek carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whetstone Road over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Whetstone Road over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.