RTE 5S over Pitcher Street
FairOneida County, New York · 2.7 MI E JCT SH5A & SH5S · Structure no. 000000001051442
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,402
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5S over Pitcher Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5S over Pitcher Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,402 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,237 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5S over Pitcher Street built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5S over Pitcher Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 5S over Pitcher Street carry?
About 7,402 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5S over Pitcher Street?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5S over Pitcher Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.