US Bridges

Ionia Corners RD over Dead Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 4.5MI NE Jordan near RT31 · Structure no. 000000003361510

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,570
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ionia Corners RD over Dead Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ionia Corners RD over Dead Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,195 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIonia Corners RD
CrossesDead Creek
Location4.5MI NE Jordan near RT31
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.09633, -76.38846
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2020)
Projected traffic2,195 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$393,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ionia Corners RD over Dead Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ionia Corners RD over Dead 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ionia Corners RD over Dead Creek carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ionia Corners RD over Dead Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ionia Corners RD over Dead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.