US Bridges

RTE 315 over Big Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 21MI N JCT Rts 12+315 · Structure no. 000000001045630

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,591
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 315 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 315 over Big Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,591 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 315
CrossesBig Creek
Location21MI N JCT Rts 12+315
RouteState Highway 315
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95504, -75.40386
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,591 (2020)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 315 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 315 over Big 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 315 over Big Creek carry?

About 1,591 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 315 over Big Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 315 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.