RTE 5 over Sauquoit Creek
PoorOneida County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT SH 5 & SH 8 · Structure no. 000000001002221
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,636
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Sauquoit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Sauquoit Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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.
It carries about 11,636 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,521 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Sauquoit Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Sauquoit Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Sauquoit Creek carry?
About 11,636 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Sauquoit Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Sauquoit Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.