US Bridges

Kirkville RD over Limestone Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 3 MI N Green Lakes & SH 2 · Structure no. 000000003312710

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,652
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkville RD over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kirkville RD over Limestone Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,652 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,755 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesKirkville RD
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location3 MI N Green Lakes & SH 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.08828, -75.99382
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,652 (2019)
Projected traffic5,755 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkville RD over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkville RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kirkville RD over Limestone Creek carry?

About 4,652 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kirkville RD over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkville RD over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.