US Bridges

Jamesville Road over Butternut Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · .2 MI South Exit 2 - I481 · Structure no. 000000003312910

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,562
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamesville Road over Butternut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jamesville Road over Butternut Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8,562 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,401 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJamesville Road
CrossesButternut Creek
Location.2 MI South Exit 2 - I481
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00545, -76.07543
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,562 (2020)
Projected traffic10,401 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jamesville Road over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jamesville Road over Butternut 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 Jamesville Road over Butternut Creek carry?

About 8,562 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jamesville Road over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Jamesville Road over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.