US Bridges

County Road 109 over Limestone Creek

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · .5 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH 257 · Structure no. 000000003359070

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,384
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 109 over Limestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 109 over Limestone Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,384 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 109
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location.5 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH 257
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.02976, -76.01293
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,384 (2019)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 109 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 109 over Limestone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 109 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 3,384 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 109 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 109 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.