US Bridges

RTE 5 over French Road

Good

Oneida County, New York · 2.2 MI S JCT Rts 5 & 5S · Structure no. 000000001002249

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,608
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over French Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over French Road in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 38,608 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,182 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesFrench Road
Location2.2 MI S JCT Rts 5 & 5S
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0866, -75.28016
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,608 (2021)
Projected traffic48,182 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over French Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is RTE 5 over French Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over French Road carry?

About 38,608 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over French Road?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over French Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.