US Bridges

RTE 46 over Oneida Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 7.8 MI S JCT Rts 5 & 46 · Structure no. 000000001025640

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,658
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 46 over Oneida Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 46 over Oneida Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 3,658 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 46
CrossesOneida Creek
Location7.8 MI S JCT Rts 5 & 46
RouteState Highway 46
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97594, -75.58836
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,658 (2020)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 46 over Oneida Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 46 over Oneida Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 46 over Oneida Creek carry?

About 3,658 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 46 over Oneida Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 46 over Oneida Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.