US Bridges

RTE 5 over French Road Ramps

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1.8 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 5S · Structure no. 000000001002259

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,237
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over French Road Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over French Road Ramps 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 36,237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,223 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesFrench Road Ramps
Location1.8 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 5S
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08817, -75.27638
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,237 (2021)
Projected traffic45,223 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over French Road Ramps 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 Ramps 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 Ramps carry?

About 36,237 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over French Road Ramps?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over French Road Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.