US Bridges

Long Branch Road over Onondaga Lake Outlet on

PoorPosted for load

Onondaga County, New York · .1 MI N JCT I90+ONON Lake · Structure no. 000000004433080

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
247 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,522
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Branch Road over Onondaga Lake Outlet on is a steel truss - thru carrying Long Branch Road over Onondaga Lake Outlet on in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,522 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Branch Road
CrossesOnondaga Lake Outlet on
Location.1 MI N JCT I90+ONON Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11728, -76.2444
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,522 (2020)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Branch Road over Onondaga Lake Outlet on built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Long Branch Road over Onondaga Lake Outlet on 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Long Branch Road over Onondaga Lake Outlet on carry?

About 2,522 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Long Branch Road over Onondaga Lake Outlet on?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Long Branch Road over Onondaga Lake Outlet on?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.