US Bridges

Apulia Road over Butternut Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 4MI S Jamesville Bttnt CR · Structure no. 000000003312570

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apulia Road over Butternut Creek is a concrete frame carrying Apulia Road over Butternut Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesApulia Road
CrossesButternut Creek
Location4MI S Jamesville Bttnt CR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.93058, -76.06428
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic978 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$994,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apulia Road over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apulia Road over Butternut 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Apulia Road over Butternut Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Apulia Road over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Apulia Road over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.