US Bridges

Elderberry Street over Dead Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.1 MI East Jacks Reef · Structure no. 000000003371730

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elderberry Street over Dead Creek is a concrete frame carrying Elderberry Street over Dead Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 209 vehicles a day, projected to reach 293 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesElderberry Street
CrossesDead Creek
Location2.1 MI East Jacks Reef
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.09765, -76.38746
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2021)
Projected traffic293 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$270,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elderberry Street over Dead Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elderberry Street over Dead Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Elderberry Street over Dead Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Elderberry Street over Dead Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Elderberry Street over Dead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.