US Bridges

North Kirkvlle RD over Chittenango Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1MI N Kirkville Chtngo R · Structure no. 000000003312730

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,616
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Kirkvlle RD over Chittenango Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Kirkvlle RD over Chittenango Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,616 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,262 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNorth Kirkvlle RD
CrossesChittenango Creek
Location1MI N Kirkville Chtngo R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.08883, -75.95387
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,616 (2017)
Projected traffic2,262 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Kirkvlle RD over Chittenango Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Kirkvlle RD over Chittenango 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does North Kirkvlle RD over Chittenango Creek carry?

About 1,616 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Kirkvlle RD over Chittenango Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Kirkvlle RD over Chittenango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.