US Bridges

RTE 46 over Wood Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2.7 MI NE JCT Rts 46 & 49 · Structure no. 000000001025710

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 46 over Wood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 46 over Wood Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,685 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,711 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 46
CrossesWood Creek
Location2.7 MI NE JCT Rts 46 & 49
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates43.22489, -75.54147
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,685 (2021)
Projected traffic5,711 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 46 over Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 46 over Wood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 46 over Wood Creek carry?

About 5,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 46 over Wood Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 46 over Wood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.