US Bridges

Canal Road over Cowaselon Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 2.0 MI NW of Oneida · Structure no. 000000003309400

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,732
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal Road over Cowaselon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canal Road over Cowaselon Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 1,732 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,143 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal Road
CrossesCowaselon Creek
Location2.0 MI NW of Oneida
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09777, -75.69125
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,732 (2018)
Projected traffic2,143 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$543,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canal Road over Cowaselon Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Road over Cowaselon 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 Canal Road over Cowaselon Creek carry?

About 1,732 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Canal Road over Cowaselon Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Road over Cowaselon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.