US Bridges

RTE 233 over Deans Creek

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 3 MI S of Exit 32 of I90 · Structure no. 000000001042210

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,569
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 233 over Deans Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 233 over Deans Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 98 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 6,569 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 233
CrossesDeans Creek
Location3 MI S of Exit 32 of I90
RouteState Highway 233
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11524, -75.40342
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,569 (2020)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 233 over Deans Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 233 over Deans Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 233 over Deans Creek carry?

About 6,569 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 233 over Deans Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 233 over Deans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.