US Bridges

RTE 49 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 20MI E JCT Rts 365+46 · Structure no. 000000001026250

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,422
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 49 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 49 over Six Mile Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,422 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,990 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 49
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location20MI E JCT Rts 365+46
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates43.19903, -75.37246
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,422 (2020)
Projected traffic22,990 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$762,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 49 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 49 over Six Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 49 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 18,422 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 49 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 49 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.