US Bridges

Cummings Road over Cummings Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 4MI NE of Boonville · Structure no. 000000002205490

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cummings Road over Cummings Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cummings Road over Cummings Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCummings Road
CrossesCummings Creek
Location4MI NE of Boonville
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.50372, -75.24942
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2021)
Projected traffic71 by 2041
Trucks15%
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$501,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cummings Road over Cummings Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cummings Road over Cummings 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cummings Road over Cummings Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cummings Road over Cummings Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cummings Road over Cummings Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.