US Bridges

RTE 69 over E Branch Fish Crk

Good

Oneida County, New York · 7.4 MI SE JCT SH13 & SH69 · Structure no. 000000001029370

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,957
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 69 over E Branch Fish Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 69 over E Branch Fish Crk in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,957 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 69
CrossesE Branch Fish Crk
Location7.4 MI SE JCT SH13 & SH69
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.30203, -75.61946
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,957 (2020)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 69 over E Branch Fish Crk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 69 over E Branch Fish Crk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 69 over E Branch Fish Crk carry?

About 6,957 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 69 over E Branch Fish Crk?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 69 over E Branch Fish Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.