US Bridges

RTE 31 over Oneida Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rts 31 & 316 · Structure no. 000000001021990

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,522
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Oneida Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31 over Oneida Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,522 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesOneida Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rts 31 & 316
RouteState Highway 31
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15439, -75.71809
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,522 (2018)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Oneida Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Oneida Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Oneida Creek carry?

About 4,522 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Oneida Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Oneida Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.