US Bridges

Fremont Road over Butternut Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 1.5 MI SE Exit 34A of I90 · Structure no. 000000003312750

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,685
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Road over Butternut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fremont Road over Butternut Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,685 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,753 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFremont Road
CrossesButternut Creek
Location1.5 MI SE Exit 34A of I90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08527, -76.02883
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,685 (2020)
Projected traffic3,753 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fremont Road over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fremont Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fremont Road over Butternut Creek carry?

About 2,685 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fremont Road over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Fremont Road over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.