US Bridges

RTE 69 over Sauquoit Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · .4 MI W JCT SH 69 & SH 5A · Structure no. 000000001009919

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,562
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 69 over Sauquoit Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 69 over Sauquoit Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 88 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 15,562 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,904 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 69
CrossesSauquoit Creek
Location.4 MI W JCT SH 69 & SH 5A
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11561, -75.28809
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,562 (2020)
Projected traffic18,904 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 69 over Sauquoit Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is RTE 69 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 69 over Sauquoit Creek carry?

About 15,562 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 69 over Sauquoit Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 69 over Sauquoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.