US Bridges

RTE 49 over Wheeler Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT Rts 69 & 233 · Structure no. 000000001090431

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,795
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 49 over Wheeler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 49 over Wheeler Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9,795 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,363 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 49
CrossesWheeler Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT Rts 69 & 233
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates43.19298, -75.44333
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,795 (2011)
Projected traffic10,363 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 49 over Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 49 over Wheeler Creek 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 49 over Wheeler Creek carry?

About 9,795 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 49 over Wheeler Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m).

Who owns RTE 49 over Wheeler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.