US Bridges

RTE 69 over Canada Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 2.1 MI NW JCT Rts 69 & 46 · Structure no. 000000001029380

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,307
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 69 over Canada Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 69 over Canada Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 9,307 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,306 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 69
CrossesCanada Creek
Location2.1 MI NW JCT Rts 69 & 46
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.24961, -75.52589
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,307 (2020)
Projected traffic11,306 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 69 over Canada Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 69 over Canada 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 69 over Canada Creek carry?

About 9,307 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 69 over Canada Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 69 over Canada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.