SPENCER STREET
Carrying SPENCER STREET over ONONDAGA CREEK
ONONDAGA CK .8MI NE ARMRY, Onondaga, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SPENCER STREET
The SPENCER STREET bridge in Onondaga, New York carries SPENCER STREET over ONONDAGA CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,431 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SPENCER STREET compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1994
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 25.6 m (84 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.6 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,431 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002208580
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SPENCER STREET is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SPENCER STREET against other structures in Onondaga and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SPENCER STREET?
SPENCER STREET in Onondaga, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SPENCER STREET inspected?
SPENCER STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,431 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SPENCER STREET is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SPENCER STREET?
SPENCER STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SPENCER STREET?
SPENCER STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SPENCER STREET and does age affect safety?
SPENCER STREET was built in 1994, making it 32 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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