US Bridges

Quarry RD over Hemlock Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 1.3 MI S US11 & I81 · Structure no. 000000006009130

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,117
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quarry RD over Hemlock Creek is a concrete frame carrying Quarry RD over Hemlock 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 1,117 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,564 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesQuarry RD
CrossesHemlock Creek
Location1.3 MI S US11 & I81
Coordinates42.94339, -76.14816
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,117 (2018)
Projected traffic1,564 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$739,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quarry RD over Hemlock Creek built?

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

What condition is Quarry RD over Hemlock 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 Quarry RD over Hemlock Creek carry?

About 1,117 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Quarry RD over Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Quarry RD over Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.