US Bridges

RTE 5 over Sconondoa Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 01MI E JCT Rts 234+5 · Structure no. 000000001002190

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,858
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Sconondoa Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 5 over Sconondoa Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,858 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,904 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesSconondoa Creek
Location01MI E JCT Rts 234+5
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates43.07999, -75.5371
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,858 (2021)
Projected traffic9,904 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Sconondoa Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 5 over Sconondoa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Sconondoa Creek carry?

About 9,858 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Sconondoa Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Sconondoa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.