RTE 46 over Wells Creek
FairOneida County, New York · JCT SH46 &SH274-FRENCHVLL · Structure no. 000000001025770
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,195
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 46 over Wells Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 46 over Wells Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 2,195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 46 over Wells Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is RTE 46 over Wells 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 46 over Wells Creek carry?
About 2,195 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 46 over Wells Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 46 over Wells Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.