US Bridges

Norton Road over Sconondoa Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 2.5 MI SE of Vernon · Structure no. 000000002205610

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
332
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norton Road over Sconondoa Creek is a steel culvert carrying Norton Road over Sconondoa Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorton Road
CrossesSconondoa Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of Vernon
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05019, -75.50924
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2021)
Projected traffic465 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$382,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norton Road over Sconondoa Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norton Road over Sconondoa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Norton Road over Sconondoa Creek carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Norton Road over Sconondoa Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Norton Road over Sconondoa Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.