US Bridges

Dewitt-Manlius RD over Butternut Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 0.5 MI E I481 Interchange · Structure no. 000000003312700

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,356
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dewitt-Manlius RD over Butternut Creek is a concrete frame carrying Dewitt-Manlius RD over Butternut Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 12,356 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,010 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDewitt-Manlius RD
CrossesButternut Creek
Location0.5 MI E I481 Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.07933, -76.04191
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,356 (2018)
Projected traffic15,010 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dewitt-Manlius RD over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dewitt-Manlius RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dewitt-Manlius RD over Butternut Creek carry?

About 12,356 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dewitt-Manlius RD over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Dewitt-Manlius RD over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.