US Bridges

Ramp FM 69 to 5A over Sauquoit Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 02MI W JCT Rts 69+5A · Structure no. 000000001051980

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,543
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp FM 69 to 5A over Sauquoit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp FM 69 to 5A over Sauquoit Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,543 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,559 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp FM 69 to 5A
CrossesSauquoit Creek
Location02MI W JCT Rts 69+5A
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates43.11484, -75.28959
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,543 (2018)
Projected traffic3,559 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp FM 69 to 5A over Sauquoit Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp FM 69 to 5A over Sauquoit Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp FM 69 to 5A over Sauquoit Creek carry?

About 3,543 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp FM 69 to 5A over Sauquoit Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp FM 69 to 5A over Sauquoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.