US Bridges

Brewer Road over W Br Fish Creek

PoorPosted for load

Oneida County, New York · 1 MI SE of Camden · Structure no. 000000002205570

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
789
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewer Road over W Br Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brewer Road over W Br Fish Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 789 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrewer Road
CrossesW Br Fish Creek
Location1 MI SE of Camden
Coordinates43.3255, -75.71878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic789 (2021)
Projected traffic1,105 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$862,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brewer Road over W Br Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brewer Road over W Br Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

About 789 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brewer Road over W Br Fish Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brewer Road over W Br Fish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.