US Bridges

RTE 922 over Equalizer

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1 MI South of Nys RTE 49 · Structure no. 000000001080010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,054
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 922 over Equalizer is a steel culvert carrying RTE 922 over Equalizer 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 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 11,054 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,428 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 922
CrossesEqualizer
Location1 MI South of Nys RTE 49
RouteState Highway 922
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12742, -75.28323
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,054 (2018)
Projected traffic13,428 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$651,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 922 over Equalizer built?

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

What condition is RTE 922 over Equalizer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 922 over Equalizer carry?

About 11,054 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 922 over Equalizer?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns RTE 922 over Equalizer?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.