RTE 298 over Pedestrian Walkway Bike
PoorOnondaga County, New York · 2000 S JCT 298 & I-81 · Structure no. 000000004045180
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 598 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,354
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 298 over Pedestrian Walkway Bike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 298 over Pedestrian Walkway Bike in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,354 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,412 by 2041. The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 298 over Pedestrian Walkway Bike built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 298 over Pedestrian Walkway Bike in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 298 over Pedestrian Walkway Bike carry?
About 12,354 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 298 over Pedestrian Walkway Bike?
The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 298 over Pedestrian Walkway Bike?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.