US Bridges

RTE 274 over Big Brook

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1.6 MI E JCT Rts 46 & 274 · Structure no. 000000001044120

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 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 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 274
CrossesBig Brook
Location1.6 MI E JCT Rts 46 & 274
RouteState Highway 274
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.32097, -75.33868
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$953,000 (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. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 274 over Big Brook 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 September 2024.

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 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 274 over Big Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.