US Bridges

Gibson RD over Onondaga Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · Onon Cr; 3.7 MI N 11A &20 · Structure no. 000000006009120

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,211
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibson RD over Onondaga Creek is a concrete frame carrying Gibson RD over Onondaga Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,693 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGibson RD
CrossesOnondaga Creek
LocationOnon Cr; 3.7 MI N 11A &20
Coordinates42.94143, -76.17047
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2020)
Projected traffic1,693 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$991,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gibson RD over Onondaga Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibson RD over Onondaga 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Gibson RD over Onondaga Creek carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gibson RD over Onondaga Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Gibson RD over Onondaga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.