US Bridges

RTE 921C over Reall Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 04MI S JCT Rts 5+921C · Structure no. 000000001051730

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,090
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 921C over Reall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 921C over Reall Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 23,090 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,198 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 921C
CrossesReall Creek
Location04MI S JCT Rts 5+921C
RouteState Highway 921C
Coordinates43.11349, -75.2141
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,090 (2020)
Projected traffic23,198 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 921C over Reall Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 921C over Reall 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 921C over Reall Creek carry?

About 23,090 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 921C over Reall Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 921C over Reall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.