US Bridges

Upper Lenox Avenue over Cowaselon Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 3.0 MI SW of Oneida · Structure no. 000000003309420

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,007
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Lenox Avenue over Cowaselon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upper Lenox Avenue over Cowaselon Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,007 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,483 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUpper Lenox Avenue
CrossesCowaselon Creek
Location3.0 MI SW of Oneida
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.06251, -75.7011
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,007 (2018)
Projected traffic2,483 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$733,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Lenox Avenue over Cowaselon Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Lenox Avenue over Cowaselon 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 Upper Lenox Avenue over Cowaselon Creek carry?

About 2,007 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Upper Lenox Avenue over Cowaselon Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Lenox Avenue over Cowaselon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.