US Bridges

RTE 46 over Lansing Kill

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 3.3 MI N JCT Rts 46 & 274 · Structure no. 000000001025790

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 46 over Lansing Kill is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 46 over Lansing Kill in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 93 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,057 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesRTE 46
CrossesLansing Kill
Location3.3 MI N JCT Rts 46 & 274
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates43.37775, -75.38922
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2021)
Projected traffic1,057 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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$978,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 46 over Lansing Kill built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 46 over Lansing Kill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 46 over Lansing Kill carry?

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 46 over Lansing Kill?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 46 over Lansing Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.