US Bridges

CR 5 over Chittenango Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.1 MI NE of Kirkville · Structure no. 000000003312770

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,119
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 over Chittenango Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 5 over Chittenango Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,119 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,333 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 5
CrossesChittenango Creek
Location2.1 MI NE of Kirkville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.0998, -75.97576
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,119 (2019)
Projected traffic6,333 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5 over Chittenango Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5 over Chittenango Creek carry?

About 5,119 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 over Chittenango Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 over Chittenango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.