US Bridges

Number 2 East RD over Limestone Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · Bet CR5 & CR146-POMPEY Ho · Structure no. 000000003208220

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Number 2 East RD over Limestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Number 2 East RD over Limestone Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNumber 2 East RD
CrossesLimestone Creek
LocationBet CR5 & CR146-POMPEY Ho
Coordinates42.95596, -75.91896
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2017)
Projected traffic92 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$871,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Number 2 East RD over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Number 2 East RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Number 2 East RD over Limestone Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Number 2 East RD over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Number 2 East RD over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.