US Bridges

County RD 183 over Carpenter Brook

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.3 MI Nne Elbridge · Structure no. 000000003313140

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
486
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 183 over Carpenter Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County RD 183 over Carpenter Brook 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 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 486 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 183
CrossesCarpenter Brook
Location2.3 MI Nne Elbridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06776, -76.41962
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2017)
Projected traffic680 by 2037
Trucks7%
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$488,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 183 over Carpenter Brook built?

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

What condition is County RD 183 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 183 over Carpenter Brook carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 183 over Carpenter Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 183 over Carpenter Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.