US Bridges

Hiawatha Blvd over Terminal Channel Off Ro

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.3 MI NW JCT 298 & Canal · Structure no. 000000004433110

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
313 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,393
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hiawatha Blvd over Terminal Channel Off Ro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hiawatha Blvd over Terminal Channel Off Ro in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 22,393 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,498 by 2041. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHiawatha Blvd
CrossesTerminal Channel Off Ro
Location0.3 MI NW JCT 298 & Canal
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0648, -76.17321
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,393 (2021)
Projected traffic22,498 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hiawatha Blvd over Terminal Channel Off Ro built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hiawatha Blvd over Terminal Channel Off Ro 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hiawatha Blvd over Terminal Channel Off Ro carry?

About 22,393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hiawatha Blvd over Terminal Channel Off Ro?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Hiawatha Blvd over Terminal Channel Off Ro?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.