US Bridges

CR272 over Dead Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 3 MI East Baldwinsville · Structure no. 000000003312960

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,925
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR272 over Dead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR272 over Dead Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,925 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,695 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR272
CrossesDead Creek
Location3 MI East Baldwinsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.15049, -76.37732
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,925 (2021)
Projected traffic2,695 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR272 over Dead Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR272 over Dead 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR272 over Dead Creek carry?

About 1,925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR272 over Dead Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR272 over Dead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.