US Bridges

County Road 133 over Skaneateles Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 1.3 MI N of Skaneateles · Structure no. 000000003313090

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,288
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 133 over Skaneateles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 133 over Skaneateles Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,288 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,393 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 133
CrossesSkaneateles Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Skaneateles
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.96159, -76.43911
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,288 (2018)
Projected traffic7,393 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$436,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 133 over Skaneateles Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 133 over Skaneateles 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 133 over Skaneateles Creek carry?

About 5,288 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 133 over Skaneateles Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 133 over Skaneateles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.