US Bridges

RTE 274 over Big Brook

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 13MI E JCT Rts 46+274 · Structure no. 000000001044110

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
389
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 274 over Big Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 274 over Big Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 274
CrossesBig Brook
Location13MI E JCT Rts 46+274
RouteState Highway 274
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.32131, -75.33469
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2017)
Projected traffic545 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$536,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 274 over Big Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 274 over Big Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 274 over Big Brook carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 274 over Big Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 274 over Big Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.