US Bridges

CR 38 over Oneida Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 1 MI NE Munnsville · Structure no. 000000003308970

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38 over Oneida Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 38 over Oneida Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 91 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 38
CrossesOneida Creek
Location1 MI NE Munnsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99123, -75.59442
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2018)
Projected traffic458 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$556,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 38 over Oneida Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is CR 38 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 CR 38 over Oneida Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 38 over Oneida Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38 over Oneida Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.