US Bridges

Cardner Road over E B Limestone Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 3 MI N Deruyter Reservoir · Structure no. 000000003312620

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardner Road over E B Limestone Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cardner Road over E B Limestone Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCardner Road
CrossesE B Limestone Creek
Location3 MI N Deruyter Reservoir
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.86686, -75.90213
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
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2017)
Projected traffic111 by 2037
Trucks9%
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$776,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cardner Road over E B Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardner Road over E B 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cardner Road over E B Limestone Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cardner Road over E B Limestone Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cardner Road over E B Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.