US Bridges

CR42 over W.Br Onondaga Crk

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.5 MI NW JCT Rts 80<20 · Structure no. 000000003313010

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
474
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR42 over W.Br Onondaga Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR42 over W.Br Onondaga Crk in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 58 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR42
CrossesW.Br Onondaga Crk
Location2.5 MI NW JCT Rts 80<20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.94418, -76.23204
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2021)
Projected traffic664 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR42 over W.Br Onondaga Crk built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is CR42 over W.Br Onondaga Crk 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 CR42 over W.Br Onondaga Crk carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR42 over W.Br Onondaga Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR42 over W.Br Onondaga Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.