US Bridges

Water ST over Oriskany Ck

Fair

Madison County, New York · 4 MI E JCT Rts 20 < 46 · Structure no. 000000002308900

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water ST over Oriskany Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water ST over Oriskany Ck in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 71 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWater ST
CrossesOriskany Ck
Location4 MI E JCT Rts 20 < 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.9155, -75.50288
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2017)
Projected traffic136 by 2037
Trucks11%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$508,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water ST over Oriskany Ck built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Water ST over Oriskany Ck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Water ST over Oriskany Ck carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Water ST over Oriskany Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Water ST over Oriskany Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.