US Bridges

Willis Avenue over Csx/Amtrak Second Crossi

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.1 MI SE State Fair Grds · Structure no. 000000003358220

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
537 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,245
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis Avenue over Csx/Amtrak Second Crossi is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willis Avenue over Csx/Amtrak Second Crossi in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 54 years old, older 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 3,245 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,015 by 2041. The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWillis Avenue
CrossesCsx/Amtrak Second Crossi
Location1.1 MI SE State Fair Grds
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06389, -76.19935
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length537 ft (163.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,245 (2020)
Projected traffic4,015 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willis Avenue over Csx/Amtrak Second Crossi built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Willis Avenue over Csx/Amtrak Second Crossi 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Willis Avenue over Csx/Amtrak Second Crossi carry?

About 3,245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Willis Avenue over Csx/Amtrak Second Crossi?

The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Willis Avenue over Csx/Amtrak Second Crossi?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.