US Bridges

RTE 69 over W Br Fish Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 01MI W JCT Rts 13+69 · Structure no. 000000001054520

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,289
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 69 over W Br Fish Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 69 over W Br Fish Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 94 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 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 2,289 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,205 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE 69
CrossesW Br Fish Creek
Location01MI W JCT Rts 13+69
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.33447, -75.74906
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,289 (2020)
Projected traffic3,205 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$985,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 69 over W Br Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 69 over W Br Fish 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 69 over W Br Fish Creek carry?

About 2,289 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 69 over W Br Fish Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 69 over W Br Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.