US Bridges

Falls Road over Oneida Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 1.7 MI S Eaton · Structure no. 000000002205220

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Road over Oneida Creek is a steel culvert carrying Falls Road over Oneida Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFalls Road
CrossesOneida Creek
Location1.7 MI S Eaton
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95119, -75.60407
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2021)
Projected traffic157 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$172,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falls Road over Oneida Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Falls Road over Oneida Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Falls Road over Oneida Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Falls Road over Oneida Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.