US Bridges

RTE 49 over RTE 233

Fair

Oneida County, New York · JCT Rome Art & SH 233 · Structure no. 000000001070032

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,696
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 49 over RTE 233 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 49 over RTE 233 in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1980, 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 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 7,696 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,604 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 49
CrossesRTE 233
LocationJCT Rome Art & SH 233
RouteState Highway 49
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.19394, -75.43704
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,696 (2020)
Projected traffic9,604 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 49 over RTE 233 built?

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

What condition is RTE 49 over RTE 233 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 49 over RTE 233 carry?

About 7,696 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 49 over RTE 233?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 49 over RTE 233?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.