US Bridges

Babcock Road over Little River

Good

Oneida County, New York · 3.5 MI SW of Camden · Structure no. 000000002205530

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babcock Road over Little River is a steel culvert carrying Babcock Road over Little River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBabcock Road
CrossesLittle River
Location3.5 MI SW of Camden
Coordinates43.31496, -75.81754
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2021)
Projected traffic272 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$309,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Babcock Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babcock Road over Little River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Babcock Road over Little River carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Babcock Road over Little River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Babcock Road over Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.