US Bridges

Salina-Dewitt Road over Ley Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.3 MI W Exit 35 of I90 · Structure no. 000000003312790

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,405
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salina-Dewitt Road over Ley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salina-Dewitt Road over Ley Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 74 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 5 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 6,405 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,780 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSalina-Dewitt Road
CrossesLey Creek
Location1.3 MI W Exit 35 of I90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09091, -76.11661
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,405 (2021)
Projected traffic7,780 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salina-Dewitt Road over Ley Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Salina-Dewitt Road over Ley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Salina-Dewitt Road over Ley Creek carry?

About 6,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Salina-Dewitt Road over Ley Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Salina-Dewitt Road over Ley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.