US Bridges

Minoa-Manlius RD over Limestone Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.8 MI N of Manlius · Structure no. 000000003312880

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,651
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minoa-Manlius RD over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Minoa-Manlius RD over Limestone Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 68 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 3,651 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,435 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMinoa-Manlius RD
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location2.8 MI N of Manlius
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.06712, -76.00006
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,651 (2020)
Projected traffic4,435 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minoa-Manlius RD over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Minoa-Manlius RD over Limestone 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 Minoa-Manlius RD over Limestone Creek carry?

About 3,651 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minoa-Manlius RD over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Minoa-Manlius RD over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.