US Bridges

Fire House Road over Reall Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 3 MI N Utica · Structure no. 000000002205660

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fire House Road over Reall Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fire House Road over Reall Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFire House Road
CrossesReall Creek
Location3 MI N Utica
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12495, -75.20561
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2019)
Projected traffic3,220 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$301,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fire House Road over Reall Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fire House Road over Reall 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fire House Road over Reall Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fire House Road over Reall Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Fire House Road over Reall Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.