US Bridges

East Molloy Road over N Br Ley Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 2 MI West of Collamer · Structure no. 000000003367750

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,601
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Molloy Road over N Br Ley Creek is a steel culvert carrying East Molloy Road over N Br Ley Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 43 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,601 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,448 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast Molloy Road
CrossesN Br Ley Creek
Location2 MI West of Collamer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.09929, -76.09717
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,601 (2018)
Projected traffic10,448 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$390,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Molloy Road over N Br Ley Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is East Molloy Road over N Br Ley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does East Molloy Road over N Br Ley Creek carry?

About 8,601 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is East Molloy Road over N Br Ley Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns East Molloy Road over N Br Ley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.