US Bridges

Bennett Road over Oneida Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · Bennett Rd-City Oneida LN · Structure no. 000000002309360

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett Road over Oneida Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bennett Road over Oneida Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2038. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBennett Road
CrossesOneida Creek
LocationBennett Rd-City Oneida LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.10594, -75.64824
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2018)
Projected traffic514 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bennett Road over Oneida Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bennett Road over Oneida Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bennett Road over Oneida Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett Road over Oneida Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.