US Bridges

Costello Parkway over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.8MI S of Shepps Corners · Structure no. 000000003312890

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,583
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Costello Parkway over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Costello Parkway over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 4,583 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,567 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCostello Parkway
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location2.8MI S of Shepps Corners
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07429, -76.00061
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,583 (2020)
Projected traffic5,567 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Costello Parkway over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Costello Parkway over CSX Trans/Amtrak 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 Costello Parkway over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 4,583 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Costello Parkway over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Costello Parkway over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.