US Bridges

Jordan-Peru Road over Carpenter Brook

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.7 MI E of Jordan · Structure no. 000000003313130

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan-Peru Road over Carpenter Brook is a concrete frame carrying Jordan-Peru Road over Carpenter Brook in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesJordan-Peru Road
CrossesCarpenter Brook
Location2.7 MI E of Jordan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07223, -76.4218
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.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2021)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$713,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan-Peru Road over Carpenter Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan-Peru Road over Carpenter Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jordan-Peru Road over Carpenter Brook carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jordan-Peru Road over Carpenter Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan-Peru Road over Carpenter Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.