US Bridges

Blakesley Road over W Br Fish Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2 MI SE Camden · Structure no. 000000002205560

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blakesley Road over W Br Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blakesley Road over W Br Fish Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 329 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlakesley Road
CrossesW Br Fish Creek
Location2 MI SE Camden
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.3144, -75.7086
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2021)
Projected traffic461 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blakesley Road over W Br Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blakesley Road over W Br Fish 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Blakesley Road over W Br Fish Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Blakesley Road over W Br Fish Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Blakesley Road over W Br Fish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.