US Bridges

River Road EB over Reall Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · .2 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH921 · Structure no. 000000001002352

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,611
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road EB over Reall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River Road EB over Reall Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 6,611 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,031 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiver Road EB
CrossesReall Creek
Location.2 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH921
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.11609, -75.21286
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,611 (2014)
Projected traffic8,031 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$659,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road EB over Reall Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road EB over Reall Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does River Road EB over Reall Creek carry?

About 6,611 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Road EB over Reall Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns River Road EB over Reall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.