US Bridges

Hopkins Road over Little River

Good

Oneida County, New York · 4 MI SW Camden · Structure no. 000000002205540

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins Road over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopkins Road over Little River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHopkins Road
CrossesLittle River
Location4 MI SW Camden
Coordinates43.32998, -75.85459
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2017)
Projected traffic63 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$175,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopkins Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopkins 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hopkins Road over Little River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Hopkins Road over Little River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hopkins Road over Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.