US Bridges

North Burdick Stre over Vernons Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · .5 MI NW SH5 & Limestone · Structure no. 000000003368220

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,556
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Burdick Stre over Vernons Creek is a steel culvert carrying North Burdick Stre over Vernons Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 11,556 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,038 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNorth Burdick Stre
CrossesVernons Creek
Location.5 MI NW SH5 & Limestone
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.03406, -76.01714
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,556 (2020)
Projected traffic14,038 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$958,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Burdick Stre over Vernons Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is North Burdick Stre over Vernons 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does North Burdick Stre over Vernons Creek carry?

About 11,556 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Burdick Stre over Vernons Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns North Burdick Stre over Vernons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.