US Bridges

RTE 49 over River Road

Good

Oneida County, New York · In Maynard · Structure no. 000000001077281

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,176
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 49 over River Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 49 over River Road in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,176 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,203 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 49
CrossesRiver Road
LocationIn Maynard
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates43.13781, -75.27144
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,176 (2016)
Projected traffic10,203 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 49 over River Road built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 49 over River Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 49 over River Road carry?

About 8,176 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 49 over River Road?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 49 over River Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.