US Bridges

Watervale Road over W B Limestone Crk

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 2.1 N JCT Rt 20 · Structure no. 000000003312660

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
803
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watervale Road over W B Limestone Crk is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Watervale Road over W B Limestone Crk 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 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 803 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWatervale Road
CrossesW B Limestone Crk
Location2.1 N JCT Rt 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.95018, -75.98239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic803 (2021)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$504,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watervale Road over W B Limestone Crk built?

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

What condition is Watervale Road over W B Limestone Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Watervale Road over W B Limestone Crk carry?

About 803 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Watervale Road over W B Limestone Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Watervale Road over W B Limestone Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.