US Bridges

Route 5S over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus

Good

Oneida County, New York · JCT SH 5 & SH 5S · Structure no. 000000001073860

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,808
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 5S over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 5S over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,808 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,996 by 2041. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRoute 5S
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus
LocationJCT SH 5 & SH 5S
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates43.10801, -75.23705
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,808 (2017)
Projected traffic8,996 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 5S over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 5S over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 5S over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus carry?

About 7,808 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 5S over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 5S over CSX Trans/Amtrak Ny Sus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.