US Bridges

South Street over Rush Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 0.2 MI South of 173 · Structure no. 000000003371550

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,678
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over Rush Creek is a concrete frame carrying South Street over Rush Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,678 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,313 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.2 MI South of 173
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.9893, -76.07166
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,678 (2020)
Projected traffic3,313 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$355,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Street over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Street over Rush 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does South Street over Rush Creek carry?

About 2,678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Rush Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.