Gossner Road over Fall Brook
PoorClosed to trafficOneida County, New York · 8 MI North of Taberg · Structure no. 000000002205300
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gossner Road over Fall Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gossner Road over Fall Brook in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gossner Road over Fall Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gossner Road over Fall Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Gossner Road over Fall Brook carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Gossner Road over Fall Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Gossner Road over Fall Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.