US Bridges

Manley-Taylor Road over Mad River

FairPosted for load

Oneida County, New York · 4 MI NW Thompson Corners · Structure no. 000000002205680

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manley-Taylor Road over Mad River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Manley-Taylor Road over Mad River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesManley-Taylor Road
CrossesMad River
Location4 MI NW Thompson Corners
Coordinates43.42404, -75.76307
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2019)
Projected traffic71 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$456,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manley-Taylor Road over Mad River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manley-Taylor 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Manley-Taylor Road over Mad River carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Manley-Taylor Road over Mad River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Manley-Taylor Road over Mad River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.