Oneil Road over Seneca River
PoorPosted for loadCayuga County, New York · 1.0 MI E of 38 · Structure no. 000000004431030
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 390 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1986 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oneil Road over Seneca River is a steel truss - thru carrying Oneil Road over Seneca River in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2006. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oneil Road over Seneca River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Oneil Road over Seneca River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Oneil Road over Seneca River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Oneil Road over Seneca River?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Oneil Road over Seneca River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.