US Bridges

RTE 5A over Mud Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 1.6 MI S JCT Rts 5A & 69 · Structure no. 000000001002660

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,748
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5A over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 5A over Mud Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 89 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 23,748 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,859 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 5A
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.6 MI S JCT Rts 5A & 69
RouteState Highway 5A
Coordinates43.09623, -75.30414
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,748 (2020)
Projected traffic23,859 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5A over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE 5A over Mud 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5A over Mud Creek carry?

About 23,748 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5A over Mud Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5A over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.