US Bridges

Delphi Falls Road over Limestone Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 5.3 MI SE Pompey Center · Structure no. 000000003312600

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
378
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delphi Falls Road over Limestone Creek is a concrete frame carrying Delphi Falls Road over Limestone Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 378 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDelphi Falls Road
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location5.3 MI SE Pompey Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.87051, -75.90292
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2019)
Projected traffic529 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$918,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delphi Falls Road over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delphi Falls 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Delphi Falls Road over Limestone Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Delphi Falls Road over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Delphi Falls Road over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.