US Bridges

County Road 22 over Skaneateles Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · .8 MI NW of Mottville · Structure no. 000000003313100

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,803
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Skaneateles Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 22 over Skaneateles Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,524 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesSkaneateles Creek
Location.8 MI NW of Mottville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.98202, -76.4484
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,803 (2021)
Projected traffic2,524 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 22 over Skaneateles Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Skaneateles Creek carry?

About 1,803 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Skaneateles Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Skaneateles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.