US Bridges

RTE 49 over Gridley Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · In Maynard · Structure no. 000000001073720

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 49 over Gridley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 49 over Gridley Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 49
CrossesGridley Creek
LocationIn Maynard
RouteState Highway 49
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12337, -75.24159
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2017)
Projected traffic406 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$606,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 49 over Gridley Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 49 over Gridley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 49 over Gridley Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 49 over Gridley Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns RTE 49 over Gridley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.