RTE 46 over Stringer Brook
PoorOneida County, New York · 1.7 MI N JCT Rts 46 & 274 · Structure no. 000000001025780
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,590
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 46 over Stringer Brook is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 46 over Stringer Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 94 years old, older 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,599 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Stringer Brook built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is RTE 46 over Stringer Brook 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 46 over Stringer Brook carry?
About 1,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 46 over Stringer Brook?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 46 over Stringer Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.