US Bridges

Henry Clay Blvd over Mud Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 3.5 MI West of Cicero · Structure no. 000000003359060

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,869
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Clay Blvd over Mud Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Henry Clay Blvd over Mud Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 53 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 6,869 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,499 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHenry Clay Blvd
CrossesMud Creek
Location3.5 MI West of Cicero
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.17383, -76.19952
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,869 (2020)
Projected traffic8,499 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Clay Blvd over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Henry Clay Blvd over Mud 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Clay Blvd over Mud Creek carry?

About 6,869 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Henry Clay Blvd over Mud Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Henry Clay Blvd over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.