US Bridges

RTE 69 over Oriskany Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 17MI W JCT Rts 291+69 · Structure no. 000000001060220

Built
1865
160 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 69 over Oriskany Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 69 over Oriskany Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1865 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 160 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,798 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 69
CrossesOriskany Creek
Location17MI W JCT Rts 291+69
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates43.15633, -75.32984
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2020)
Projected traffic4,798 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 69 over Oriskany Creek built?

It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is RTE 69 over Oriskany 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 69 over Oriskany Creek carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 69 over Oriskany Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 69 over Oriskany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.