US Bridges

RTE 5 over Sauquoit Creek

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 02MI N JCT Rts 5+8 · Structure no. 000000001002222

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,575
2019 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 4,575 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,709 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesSauquoit Creek
Location02MI N JCT Rts 5+8
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08148, -75.29025
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,575 (2019)
Projected traffic5,709 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Sauquoit Creek carry?

About 4,575 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% 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 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Sauquoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.