US Bridges

Buckley Road over CSX Transportation

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Onondaga County, New York · 2 MI NE Exit 38 of I90 · Structure no. 000000003312840

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,378
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckley Road over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckley Road over CSX Transportation in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 58 years old, older 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 13,378 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,440 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckley Road
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location2 MI NE Exit 38 of I90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14161, -76.19433
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,378 (2020)
Projected traffic13,440 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckley Road over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Buckley Road over CSX Transportation 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Buckley Road over CSX Transportation carry?

About 13,378 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buckley Road over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Buckley Road over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.