US Bridges

County Road 139 over W Br Onondaga Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 1.2 MI NW South Onondaga · Structure no. 000000003368190

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 139 over W Br Onondaga Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 139 over W Br Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 139
CrossesW Br Onondaga Creek
Location1.2 MI NW South Onondaga
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.94574, -76.22509
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2019)
Projected traffic371 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$288,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 139 over W Br Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 139 over W Br Onondaga 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 139 over W Br Onondaga Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 139 over W Br Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 139 over W Br Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.