US Bridges

RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus

Good

Oneida County, New York · Jct.Rtes 5 & 5S · Structure no. 000000001002292

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,847
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,847 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,497 by 2041. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus
LocationJct.Rtes 5 & 5S
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates43.10804, -75.23851
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,847 (2019)
Projected traffic12,497 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus carry?

About 10,847 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.