US Bridges

RTE 5 over Oriskany Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 0.5 M E JCT Rts 233 & 5 · Structure no. 000000001002200

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,032
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Oriskany Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 5 over Oriskany Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 11,032 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,083 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesOriskany Creek
Location0.5 M E JCT Rts 233 & 5
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates43.07778, -75.37989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,032 (2014)
Projected traffic11,083 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Oriskany Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Oriskany 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Oriskany Creek carry?

About 11,032 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Oriskany Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Oriskany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.