US Bridges

Valley Mills ST over Oneida Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 0.1MI E Inters RT46& CR30 · Structure no. 000000002308960

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
864
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Mills ST over Oneida Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Mills ST over Oneida Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 864 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesValley Mills ST
CrossesOneida Creek
Location0.1MI E Inters RT46& CR30
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.97714, -75.58706
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2019)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Mills ST over Oneida Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Mills ST over Oneida Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Mills ST over Oneida Creek carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Valley Mills ST over Oneida Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Mills ST over Oneida Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.