US Bridges

Jones Road over Mad River

FairPosted for load

Oneida County, New York · 1.5 MI NE Camden · Structure no. 000000002205590

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Road over Mad River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Road
CrossesMad River
Location1.5 MI NE Camden
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.36578, -75.72754
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2021)
Projected traffic18 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$271,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Road over Mad River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Jones Road over Mad River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Mad River carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jones Road over Mad River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Mad River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.