US Bridges

RTE 5A over Sauquoit Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · Village of New York Mills · Structure no. 000000001002670

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,792
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5A over Sauquoit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5A over Sauquoit Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 17,792 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,875 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5A
CrossesSauquoit Creek
LocationVillage of New York Mills
RouteState Highway 5A
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.101, -75.3001
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,792 (2020)
Projected traffic17,875 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5A over Sauquoit Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5A over Sauquoit 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 July 2024.

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

About 17,792 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5A over Sauquoit Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5A over Sauquoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.