US Bridges

Culver Avenue over 5S 5S 26011025 RTE 5S

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 2.4 MI E JCT SH 5A & SH5S · Structure no. 000000001051439

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,791
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Culver Avenue over 5S 5S 26011025 RTE 5S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Culver Avenue over 5S 5S 26011025 RTE 5S in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,235 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCulver Avenue
Crosses5S 5S 26011025 RTE 5S
Location2.4 MI E JCT SH 5A & SH5S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.09623, -75.19258
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,791 (2019)
Projected traffic2,235 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Culver Avenue over 5S 5S 26011025 RTE 5S built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Culver Avenue over 5S 5S 26011025 RTE 5S 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Culver Avenue over 5S 5S 26011025 RTE 5S carry?

About 1,791 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Culver Avenue over 5S 5S 26011025 RTE 5S?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Culver Avenue over 5S 5S 26011025 RTE 5S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.