US Bridges

Ramp FM Ny 49WB to over Wheeler Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · W of JCT Rome Art&rte 233 · Structure no. 000000001069800

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,173
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp FM Ny 49WB to over Wheeler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp FM Ny 49WB to over Wheeler Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 45 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp FM Ny 49WB to
CrossesWheeler Creek
LocationW of JCT Rome Art&rte 233
Coordinates43.19409, -75.44077
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2017)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ny 49WB to over Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Ramp FM Ny 49WB to over Wheeler 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp FM Ny 49WB to over Wheeler Creek carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp FM Ny 49WB to over Wheeler Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp FM Ny 49WB to over Wheeler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.