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RTE 291 over 49 49 2602 3584 RTE 49

Fair

Oneida County, New York · SH 291 / Relocated SH 49 · Structure no. 000000001051780

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,386
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 291 over 49 49 2602 3584 RTE 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 291 over 49 49 2602 3584 RTE 49 in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,386 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,187 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 291
Crosses49 49 2602 3584 RTE 49
LocationSH 291 / Relocated SH 49
RouteState Highway 291
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14906, -75.29363
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,386 (2020)
Projected traffic10,187 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 291 over 49 49 2602 3584 RTE 49 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 291 over 49 49 2602 3584 RTE 49 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 291 over 49 49 2602 3584 RTE 49 carry?

About 8,386 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 291 over 49 49 2602 3584 RTE 49?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 291 over 49 49 2602 3584 RTE 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.