US Bridges

Hamilton Road over Skaneateles Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2 Miles South of Jordan · Structure no. 000000003312940

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,852
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Road over Skaneateles Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Hamilton Road over Skaneateles Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,852 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,593 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHamilton Road
CrossesSkaneateles Creek
Location2 Miles South of Jordan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02956, -76.46324
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,852 (2020)
Projected traffic2,593 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$541,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Road over Skaneateles Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Road over Skaneateles 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Road over Skaneateles Creek carry?

About 1,852 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Road over Skaneateles Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Road over Skaneateles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.