Cobb Street over Old Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, New York · At City of Oneida · Structure no. 000000004424110
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 756
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cobb Street over Old Erie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cobb Street over Old Erie Canal in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 756 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,058 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cobb Street over Old Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cobb Street over Old Erie Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Cobb Street over Old Erie Canal carry?
About 756 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cobb Street over Old Erie Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cobb Street over Old Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.