US Bridges

RTE 921E over Sauquoit Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · Genesee ST New Hartford · Structure no. 000000001052070

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,452
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 921E over Sauquoit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 921E over Sauquoit Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 14,452 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,519 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 921E
CrossesSauquoit Creek
LocationGenesee ST New Hartford
RouteState Highway 921E
Coordinates43.07451, -75.28543
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,452 (2020)
Projected traffic14,519 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 921E over Sauquoit Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 921E over Sauquoit 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 921E over Sauquoit Creek carry?

About 14,452 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 921E over Sauquoit Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 921E over Sauquoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.