US Bridges

RTE 46 over Wood Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 05MI Nwjct Rts 46+26 · Structure no. 000000001025730

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,259
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 46 over Wood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 46 over Wood Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 19,259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,349 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE 46
CrossesWood Creek
Location05MI Nwjct Rts 46+26
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates43.21464, -75.47036
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,259 (2021)
Projected traffic19,349 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 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 19,259 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 46 over Wood Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 46 over Wood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.