Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek
PoorOneida County, New York · Augusta · Structure no. 000000002205380
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 179
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 3 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.
It carries about 179 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek carry?
About 179 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Simmons Road over Sconondoa Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.