US Bridges

Station Hill Road over Deans Creek

FairPosted for load

Oneida County, New York · Westmorland · Structure no. 000000002205400

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station Hill Road over Deans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Station Hill Road over Deans Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesStation Hill Road
CrossesDeans Creek
LocationWestmorland
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09923, -75.4497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2017)
Projected traffic351 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$662,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Station Hill Road over Deans Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Station Hill Road over Deans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Station Hill Road over Deans Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Station Hill Road over Deans Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Station Hill Road over Deans Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.