US Bridges

Meekerville Road over Little Woodhull Ck

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 0.125 MI S of Forestport · Structure no. 000000002205700

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meekerville Road over Little Woodhull Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meekerville Road over Little Woodhull Ck in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMeekerville Road
CrossesLittle Woodhull Ck
Location0.125 MI S of Forestport
Coordinates43.43663, -75.18049
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2017)
Projected traffic133 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$452,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meekerville Road over Little Woodhull Ck built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meekerville Road over Little Woodhull Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Meekerville Road over Little Woodhull Ck carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Meekerville Road over Little Woodhull Ck?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Meekerville Road over Little Woodhull Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.