US Bridges

7th North Street over Ley Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · .5 MI SE of Exit 25 - I81 · Structure no. 000000003312860

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,826
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th North Street over Ley Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying 7th North Street over Ley Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,826 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,721 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries7th North Street
CrossesLey Creek
Location.5 MI SE of Exit 25 - I81
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.0861, -76.16245
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,826 (2019)
Projected traffic10,721 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$396,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th North Street over Ley Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th North Street over Ley 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 7th North Street over Ley Creek carry?

About 8,826 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 7th North Street over Ley Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 7th North Street over Ley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.