US Bridges

RTE 46 over Stoney Creek

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 1.7 MI E JCT Rts 46 & 49 · Structure no. 000000001025700

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,549
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 46 over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 46 over Stoney Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,549 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,583 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRTE 46
CrossesStoney Creek
Location1.7 MI E JCT Rts 46 & 49
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates43.21858, -75.55825
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,549 (2021)
Projected traffic5,583 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$745,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 46 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 46 over Stoney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 46 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 5,549 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 46 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 46 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.