US Bridges

Syracuse-Dewitt RD over Ny Susquehanna & Western

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.9 MI NW of Jamesville · Structure no. 000000003312680

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Syracuse-Dewitt RD over Ny Susquehanna & Western is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Syracuse-Dewitt RD over Ny Susquehanna & Western in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,114 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSyracuse-Dewitt RD
CrossesNy Susquehanna & Western
Location0.9 MI NW of Jamesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00391, -76.07845
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2019)
Projected traffic5,114 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Syracuse-Dewitt RD over Ny Susquehanna & Western built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Syracuse-Dewitt RD over Ny Susquehanna & Western 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Syracuse-Dewitt RD over Ny Susquehanna & Western carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Syracuse-Dewitt RD over Ny Susquehanna & Western?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Syracuse-Dewitt RD over Ny Susquehanna & Western?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.