US Bridges

Peru-Jordan Road over Skaneateles Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.08 MI W of S Chappell · Structure no. 000000003313120

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,166
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peru-Jordan Road over Skaneateles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peru-Jordan Road over Skaneateles 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 2,166 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,032 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPeru-Jordan Road
CrossesSkaneateles Creek
Location0.08 MI W of S Chappell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06546, -76.47183
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,166 (2017)
Projected traffic3,032 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peru-Jordan Road over Skaneateles Creek built?

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

What condition is Peru-Jordan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Peru-Jordan Road over Skaneateles Creek carry?

About 2,166 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Peru-Jordan Road over Skaneateles Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Peru-Jordan Road over Skaneateles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.