US Bridges

Ver Plank Road over Mud Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .5 M N SH 31 in Euclid · Structure no. 000000003312810

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,085
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ver Plank Road over Mud Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ver Plank Road over Mud Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,342 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVer Plank Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location.5 M N SH 31 in Euclid
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.19436, -76.21221
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2019)
Projected traffic1,342 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$867,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ver Plank Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ver Plank Road over Mud 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ver Plank Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ver Plank Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ver Plank Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.