US Bridges

RTE 5 over Ny Susquehanna & Western

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2.3 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 5S · Structure no. 000000001002239

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,608
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Ny Susquehanna & Western is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Ny Susquehanna & Western in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,608 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,182 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesNy Susquehanna & Western
Location2.3 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 5S
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08562, -75.28295
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,608 (2012)
Projected traffic48,182 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$8.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Ny Susquehanna & Western built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 5 over Ny Susquehanna & Western in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Ny Susquehanna & Western carry?

About 38,608 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Ny Susquehanna & Western?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Ny Susquehanna & Western?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.