US Bridges

CR 29 over Oswego River

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · At Phoenix over Oswego R. · Structure no. 000000003367540

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
635 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,941
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 29 over Oswego River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 29 over Oswego River in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,941 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2041. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 29
CrossesOswego River
LocationAt Phoenix over Oswego R.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.22811, -76.30447
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,941 (2018)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 29 over Oswego River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 29 over Oswego River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 29 over Oswego River carry?

About 5,941 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 29 over Oswego River?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 29 over Oswego River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.