US Bridges

RTE 69 over Blossvale Road

Good

Oneida County, New York · 7.4 MI SE JCT SH13 & SH69 · Structure no. 000000001078240

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,617
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 69 over Blossvale Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 69 over Blossvale Road in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,617 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,693 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesRTE 69
CrossesBlossvale Road
Location7.4 MI SE JCT SH13 & SH69
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates43.3024, -75.61974
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,617 (2016)
Projected traffic7,693 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 69 over Blossvale Road built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 69 over Blossvale 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 69 over Blossvale Road carry?

About 7,617 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 69 over Blossvale Road?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 69 over Blossvale Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.